Program Specialist

Posting Number: 2026457

Location: San Marcos

Department: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,500.00

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent Writing Skills
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills and Experience
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Financial Aid and Scholarships Work Experience
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Excellent Analytical Experience and Skills
• Effective Research Skills
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Presentation Skills
• Program Management

Job Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Financial Aid Program Specialist is responsible for awarding financial aid and/or scholarships, managing specific financial aid or scholarship programs (including writing and maintaining procedures), exercising professional judgment relative to special circumstances, and occasionally counseling students.

Job Duties:

The Program Specialist will work to ensure the effective management of federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs, determine student eligibility by reviewing exception lists, award students according to university packaging parameters, and exercise professional judgment regarding financial and other documents related to mitigating circumstances. This position is also tasked with keeping abreast of all pertinent federal and state financial aid regulations and making recommendations to ensure effective, efficient, and compliant team operations.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Occasional overnight travel, and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required. Flexible scheduled available, including part-time remote or four-day work weeks.

Job Open Date: 04/13/2026

Job Close Date: 04/20/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM