The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) Scholarship Specialist will manage the online scholarship confirmation program, Decisions and all third-party scholarships awarded to students, including private donor scholarships, State scholarships, and National Merit scholarships. The Scholarship Specialist will be responsible for posting these awards on students' financial aid awards, and in charge of the reconciliation of the State scholarship programs. The individual will also serve as the liaison between the OSFA scholarship unit and private donors, coordinate with the Associate Director for Scholarships to facilitate scholarship notifications, provide reports to privately funded scholarships and State scholarship programs, and will serve as a point of contact for students and families. This position will involve significant interaction and collaboration with all Financial Assistance staff, as well as all college and departmental scholarship administrators. The Scholarship Specialist must have strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, and assume a high level of responsibility and initiative. Office of Student Financial Assistance processes in excess of $35M worth of scholarships awarded by colleges and departments from Foundation-sourced accounts. More than $6M worth checks from private donors were processed by the scholarship Specialist for the 2020-2021 academic year which represents an approximately 20% increase over the last five years.
The staff members in the Office of Student Financial Assistance serve students and their families at every step of the journey while at Kansas State University to guide students through the scholarship and financial aid process.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three professional references
Applications close on: January 30,2026
$ 18.04 - $23.00
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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