Strong attention to detail, including experience reviewing, verifying, and reconciling data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness of records.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and provide clear, courteous customer service to stakeholders.

Experience maintaining records and working with financial, student, or budget-related data, including tracking and reporting on funds or accounts.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or other spreadsheet software) and experience with enterprise systems or databases, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in graduate education, financial aid, or student services.
• Experience using TXST enterprise or student information systems (e.g., Banner, SAP, AcademicWorks, Logi).
• Experience creating and presenting information to groups or facilitating workshops for students, faculty, or staff.

Job Description:
The Graduate Student Funding Specialist is a regular, 12-month, full-time staff position and manages internal funding opportunities overseen by The Graduate College, ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Reporting to the Manager and working closely with the Dean and other internal funding personnel in The Graduate College, this position is responsible for processing scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships, with limited administration over graduate student travel. The Graduate Student Funding Specialist focuses on award and assistantship verification, processing, and reconciliation, and works extensively in Texas State systems, such as the Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS), Graduate Assistantship Employment Eligibility (GRAEE), Banner, SAP, Logi, and other enterprise systems. This role collaborates closely with academic departments and administrative TXST offices, and serves as a primary contact supporting applicants, students, faculty, and staff with relevant internal funding and policy information. Occasionally, this position will also provide presentations about student funding opportunities at events in person and online.

Job Duties:

• Initiate, process, and maintain all Graduate College scholarships and fellowships, utilizing university systems and consistent procedures for ease of tracking.
• Review graduate assistant appointments to ensure eligibility, working with students and departments as needed for requirements.
• Provide relevant policy and funding information for applicants, students, faculty, and staff by phone, email, and in-person.
• Create and present information on graduate student funding at events on campus and online.
• Support graduate student travel fund requests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:
To receive consideration, applicants must clearly indicate in the cover letter the ways in which they meet the job's qualifications. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applicants must attach to the electronic application:

• a cover letter
• a resume

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to take a skills test that includes Microsoft Excel, data entry, and proofreading.

The normal working hours for this role are M-F 8-5, but some work outside of hours (evenings/weekends) may be required during peak processing times or for events and presentations. Remote work up to 2 days per week is possible. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Open Date: 08/20/2026
Job Close Date: 09/03/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:


Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061/a"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9777937"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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Strong attention to detail, including experience reviewing, verifying, and reconciling data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness of records.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence and provide clear, courteous customer service to stakeholders.

Experience maintaining records and working with financial, student, or budget-related data, including tracking and reporting on funds or accounts.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or other spreadsheet software) and experience with enterprise systems or databases, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education environment, particularly in graduate education, financial aid, or student services.
• Experience using TXST enterprise or student information systems (e.g., Banner, SAP, AcademicWorks, Logi).
• Experience creating and presenting information to groups or facilitating workshops for students, faculty, or staff.

Job Description:
The Graduate Student Funding Specialist is a regular, 12-month, full-time staff position and manages internal funding opportunities overseen by The Graduate College, ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Reporting to the Manager and working closely with the Dean and other internal funding personnel in The Graduate College, this position is responsible for processing scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships, with limited administration over graduate student travel. The Graduate Student Funding Specialist focuses on award and assistantship verification, processing, and reconciliation, and works extensively in Texas State systems, such as the Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS), Graduate Assistantship Employment Eligibility (GRAEE), Banner, SAP, Logi, and other enterprise systems. This role collaborates closely with academic departments and administrative TXST offices, and serves as a primary contact supporting applicants, students, faculty, and staff with relevant internal funding and policy information. Occasionally, this position will also provide presentations about student funding opportunities at events in person and online.

Job Duties:

• Initiate, process, and maintain all Graduate College scholarships and fellowships, utilizing university systems and consistent procedures for ease of tracking.
• Review graduate assistant appointments to ensure eligibility, working with students and departments as needed for requirements.
• Provide relevant policy and funding information for applicants, students, faculty, and staff by phone, email, and in-person.
• Create and present information on graduate student funding at events on campus and online.
• Support graduate student travel fund requests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:
To receive consideration, applicants must clearly indicate in the cover letter the ways in which they meet the job's qualifications. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Applicants must attach to the electronic application:

• a cover letter
• a resume

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to take a skills test that includes Microsoft Excel, data entry, and proofreading.

The normal working hours for this role are M-F 8-5, but some work outside of hours (evenings/weekends) may be required during peak processing times or for events and presentations. Remote work up to 2 days per week is possible. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Open Date: 08/20/2026
Job Close Date: 09/03/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:


Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061/a"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9777937"">https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58061 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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