Financial Aid and Registration Specialist

Stark State College is looking for a Financial Aid & Registration Specialist who is committed to helping students and families navigate enrollment, financial aid, and registration with confidence and care.

Typical Hours of Work: Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 p.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Location: Main Campus, North Canton.

Pay: $37,808 to $49,151 commensurate with experience.

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result.

You’ll be a great fit if you enjoy helping students navigate financial aid and registration processes, including FAFSA assistance, eligibility verification, award processing, class registration, academic records, and graduation support. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort with college systems and technology, and a willingness to stay current on institutional, state, and federal policies while collaborating on special events that promote student success.

• Process and maintain academic and student records, including registration, add/drop/withdraw transactions, schedule changes, degree audit support (Degree Works), application data entry, transcript processing, document requests, and institutional and student reporting.
• Serve as secondary System Administrator for Starfish/EAB by performing term-based updates, system configuration, faculty advisor transitions, routine maintenance, reporting, and support of advising and student success initiatives.
• Track, troubleshoot, and elevate Starfish technical issues to IT or the vendor; collaborate with Academic Affairs and other stakeholders to ensure effective and aligned use of the platform.
• Utilize and maintain working knowledge of college systems (including Banner, ODHE/HEI, Xtender, Parchment, Degree Works, and Starfish) to verify eligibility, process academic records, and enhance workflows through technology.
• Coordinate and participate in registration activities, special registration events, and graduation ceremonies; stay current on institutional policies and procedures related to student registration and academic affairs.

Associate degree required.

Two (2) years of experience in a fast-paced office/administrative environment required.

Business or accounting fields preferred.

Two (2) years of experience in financial aid environment or higher education preferred, although not required.

Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.

We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply.