Financial Aid Advisor, Office of Financial Aid

This position is responsible for supporting the Federal Workstudy and Kansas Career Workstudy programs, various federal and state grant programs, and other financial aid processes. The employee in this position reports to the Director of Financial Assistance. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and accurate with the ability to work within a highly technical PC and mainframe based computing environment. They will also exhibit strong critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated and able to motivate others. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to a team-oriented environment. This position is an on-campus position located on the campus of Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or four years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• One year of professional experience in a student affairs or student personnel setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or six years professional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with financial aid
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working in a university setting
• Knowledge FERPA or other federal, state, and university regulations
• Experience working with Workday

Appointment Date: The start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and successful completion of a background check.

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Salary: $39,644

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Federal Workstudy (FWS) Program, including determining student eligibility, managing the waitlist, and monitoring workstudy earnings for federal program compliance.
• Manage the Kansas Career Workstudy (KCWS) Program, including determining student eligibility, monitoring earnings, and completing yearly Kansas Board of Regents report.
• Assist with Pell Grant processing, including monitoring recalculations, lifetime limits, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate the processing of TEACH Grants, including eligibility determination and exit counseling.
• Process consortium agreements, including communicating with students and schools and adjusting awards.
• Assist with the Satisfactory Academic Progress processes.
• Communicate with students and families regarding various financial aid and student employment processes.
• Serve as a financial aid eligibility counselor for a portion of the alphabet as assigned by the Director.
• Supervise, directly or indirectly, student employees within the Office of Financial Assistance.
• Assist with the communication plan for the Office of Financial Assistance in the creation of Workday student engagement plans and messages, print publications, and website updates.
• Advise student and families on financial aid processes, especially FWS eligibility.
• Present to student groups/parents at university events, Financial Aid Nights, and other events as assigned by the Director, including some nights and weekends.
• Perform other office management functions as needed or assigned by the Director.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a resume. A cover letter and names and contact information for three professional references are recommended.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Chantelle Arnold

[email protected]

 (785) 628-4408

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.