Financial Aid Specialist

Financial Aid Specialist – College in Royal Oak

We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it a whole lot easier for you. We’re seeking a Financial Aid Specialist to work at a premier college in Royal Oak. This opportunity could be the one you’ve been looking for.

Pay Rate: $20.51 per hour

Work Schedule: MF 8:30am-5:00pm

Length of Contract: December 20, 2025

Why you should apply to be a Financial Aid Specialist:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on students educational journeys.

Continuous professional development and training.

Collaborative and supportive team environment.

What’s a typical day as a Financial Aid Specialist? You’ll be:

Providing information and assisting in all aspects of the financial aid process.

Performing technical duties to accomplish the functions of the Student Financial Resources and Scholarship Department.

Advising and coaching students from diverse backgrounds through the financial aid application process.

Facilitating pre-awarding eligibility determination, verification, and handling any ineligibility issues.

Updating student files, verifying codes, and adjusting checklists as necessary.

Making corrections and assisting in the verification of students FAFSA applications.

Evaluating and processing the Return of Title IV Funds and other financial aid awards.

Troubleshooting and investigating inquiries to determine resolutions.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

Have an earned Associate Degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, or Computer Information Systems OR Any Associate Degree or higher with 16 college credit hours in Accounting, Business Administration (BUS 1100, BUS 2030, BUS 2530, MKT 2520, ACC 1800, ACC 1810, ACC 1820 and CIS 1050), Business Information Systems, or Computer Information Systems

Have two (2) years of customer service experience.

Possess knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures.

Are proficient in using technology such as Outlook, ACD phones, federal and state software, Colleague, Communication Management, and Student Forms.

Can effectively assist veteran students with VA benefits and applications.

What happens next: Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Financial Aid Specialist today!

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.