Financial Aid Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $26-$57 per hour

Under general supervision, the candidate must be able to work independently to perform duties in relation to the Financial Aid Office. Advisor must show initiative and be able to regularly handle confidential and sensitive information pertaining to students. Must have excellent service skills, and provide consistent, high quality service to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. Counsels students, prospective students, and other clients regarding the financial aid application process and estimated awards. Verifies applicant information and makes financial aid awards. Reviews and adjusts awards to prevent overawards. Serves as resource for the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES May include but not limited to :

• Provide financial aid counseling to prospective students, students, and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid process including but not limited to, eligibility, procedural steps, alternatives, budgets, resources, and the resolution of problems. Make necessary referrals to other student services.
• Provide explanation of available financial aid, including Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Federal Student Aid) and explanation that students may refuse all or borrow less than the maximum student loan amount offered.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the College during scheduled days and work hours. Periodic evening and weekend work required. Some overtime may be required.
• Represents the office, when called upon, on financial aid matters at secondary schools, other institutions of higher education, orientation and recruitment programs of the College, and at interested outside organizations and agencies. Conducts financial aid information sessions as necessary both on and off campus.
• Facilitate review of professional judgment requests in compliance with federal, state and institutional policies.
• Facilitate verification and resolution of conflicting information (including FAFSA C-Codes) of student and parent data in compliance with federal and state criteria.
• Review subsequent FAFSA ISIR transactions and adjust financial aid plans as needed. Revises financial aid awards to prevent over awards.
• Provides financial aid counseling to students and parents in accordance with federal, state and institutional policies.
• Facilitate documentation required to calculate Return of Title IV (R2T4) funds.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to federal, state and institutional award methodology.
• Communicate with the student body on FAFSA filing and other deadlines via email, telephone, mailings, portal, and text as available.
• Develop timely and accurate reports for the College as requested.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Position duties may include, but are not limited to :

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Federal laws prohibit job discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age (40 and older), equal pay, disability or genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer andemployee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.