Graduate Student Funding Specialist

San Marcos, TX Texas State University Graduate Student Funding Specialist Posting Number: 2026739 Location: San Marcos Department: The Graduate College Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting Job Type: Full-Time Monthly Salary: $4,352.66 Job Category: Non-Exempt Required Qualifications Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex policies,procedures, and eligibility requirements within a higher educationor administrative setting. Strong attention to detail, including experience reviewing,verifying, and reconciling data to ensure accuracy, compliance, andcompleteness of records. Effective written and verbal communication skills, includingthe ability to prepare professional correspondence and provideclear, courteous customer service to stakeholders. Experience maintaining records and working with financial,student, or budget-related data, including tracking and reportingon funds or accounts. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or otherspreadsheet software) and experience with enterprise systems ordatabases, or demonstrated ability to learn new systems andsoftware. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience working in a higher education environment,particularly in graduate education, financial aid, or studentservices. Experience using TXST enterprise or student information systems(e.g., Banner, SAP, AcademicWorks, Logi). Experience creating and presenting information to groups orfacilitating workshops for students, faculty, or staff. Job Description The Graduate Student Funding Specialist is a regular, 12-month,full-time staff position and manages internal funding opportunitiesoverseen by The Graduate College, ensuring compliance with relevantpolicies. Reporting to the Manager and working closely with theDean and other internal funding personnel in The Graduate College,this position is responsible for processing scholarships,fellowships, and graduate assistantships, with limitedadministration over graduate student travel. The Graduate StudentFunding Specialist focuses on award and assistantship verification,processing, and reconciliation, and works extensively in TexasState systems, such as the Bobcat Online Scholarship System (BOSS),Graduate Assistantship Employment Eligibility (GRAEE), Banner, SAP,Logi, and other enterprise systems. This role collaborates closelywith academic departments and administrative TXST offices, andserves as a primary contact supporting applicants, students,faculty, and staff with relevant internal funding and policyinformation. Occasionally, this position will also providepresentations about student funding opportunities at events inperson and online. Job Duties Initiate, process, and maintain all Graduate Collegescholarships and fellowships, utilizing university systems andconsistent procedures for ease of tracking. Review graduate assistant appointments to ensure eligibility,working with students and departments as needed forrequirements. Provide relevant policy and funding information for applicants,students, faculty, and staff by phone, email, and in-person. Create and present information on graduate student funding atevents on campus and online. Support graduate student travel fund requests as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information The normal working hours for this role are M-F 8-5, but some workoutside of hours (evenings/weekends) may be required during peakprocessing times or for events and presentations. Remote work up to2 days per week is possible. This position is not eligible for visasponsorship. Job Dates Job Open Date: 08/20/2026 Job Close Date: 09/03/2026 Open Until Filled: No Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM Why work @ Texas State? Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents! Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore! Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation. Texas State University is committed to a policy ofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. 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