About the role

  • Senior Financial Aid Advisor working with students and families on funding education. Advising on financial aid programs and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with students and their families to ensure student is properly funded for their education.
  • Advises student about the different types of funding methods available and provides information regarding all the procedures and requirements of a financial aid program.
  • Makes an accurate assessment of a students financial aid need and presents a financial aid plan to meet those needs.
  • Tracks and monitors all financial aid package activity through completion.
  • Maintains accurate records in a timely manner, in accordance with regulations, statutes, and company policies.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for student tuition payment planning and related account inquiries.
  • Assists in the certification of Veterans Education benefits.
  • Works with the Regional Director of Financial Services and Assistant Bursar to coordinate on-campus tuition payment collection priorities.
  • Interviews and advises students in regard to educational financial planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field and two years experience in higher education (Financial Aid preferred) environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Requires excellent computer skills.
  • Working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Word, Excel for MAC.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience.
  • Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including but not limited to NSLDS, Gemcor, and Anthology.
  • Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.

Benefits

  • This is a full time, campus based position.
  • Sitting for long periods.
  • Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper, occasional lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials.
  • Moving from place to place within the organization, minimal reaching for items above and below desk level.
  • Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.

Job title

Senior Financial Aid Advisor

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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