Student Services Specialist - Student Financial Services

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500028

Division : Enrollment Management and Student Success

Department : Student Financial Services

Opening Date : 08 / 18 / 2025

Position Summary

Student Services Specialist

Student Financial Services

Full-Time

Student Financial Services is a central student service center that provides end-to-end student-focused support in the areas of financial aid, student accounts, and other university accounts receivables. The Student Service Specialist's role is to provide counseling to students, and other constituents, on accounts receivables and financial aid while adhering to University and FERPA policies and ascertaining compliance. A major responsibility of the Student Service Specialist is to help students navigate through the process of financing their education.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Advises and counsels students, parents, agencies, and University staff on all aspects of billing and financial aid programs (federal, state, University, private, military, and other third-party), policies, procedures, practices, office services, and document completion
• Pre-verifies documents needed for the financial aid verification process
• Audits students' accounts to verify the accounts are current and accurate; update records, as needed, to be proactive and resolve problems
• Advises future, current, and prior students regarding their financial obligations to the University and provides guidance in resolving their balances and setting up payment plans to encourage student retention and customer satisfaction
• Presents financial literacy information to classes and student organizations that covers all aspects of financing higher education
• Presents information regarding financial aid and billing practices for parents and students during First Step Orientation
• Participates in the planning of and training for all SFS staff members regarding customer service and maintenance of customer service level standards
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to promote cooperative relationships that will result in opportunities to resolve financial concerns and complaints, or other difficult situations
• Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential and sensitive nature of university business
• Advocates for a positive student enrollment experience and promotes the University in a positive image
• Utilizes various University, business, and customer service software programs and assists with system testing and upgrades
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Represents the Student Financial Services Office at outreach events (local high schools, community events, Orientation, etc.)
• Represents the Student Financial Services Office on various University committees
• Keeps up to date with university, departmental, federal, and state regulations, policies, and updates
• Develops and prepares ad hoc reports and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline : To ensure full consideration, application materials listed below must be received by September 1 , 2 025 . Two openings for this position are available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply : Submit the following items by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the job announcement. Applications submitted without a letter of interest and a resume will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Additional Information

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About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) : Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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