Financial Aid Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Aid Advisor

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Student Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule :

Minimum 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; with occasional evenings and weekends during peak registration and financial aid periods.

Summary / Objective of Position :

This is a grant-supported position with funding currently approved through September 30, 2026.

Under the supervision of the Financial Aid Manager, the Financial Aid Advisor serves as the primary resource for students and their families in navigating the financial aid process. This position provides advising and guidance on federal, state, tribal, and institutional aid programs, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. The Advisor is responsible for evaluating student eligibility, interpreting regulations, and ensuring compliance with all applicable financial aid policies and procedures. In addition, the Financial Aid Advisor will assist in administering the Tribal College Education and Workforce Scholarship Program, which supports students pursuing academic and career training opportunities that align with workforce needs in Arizona.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to reflect the current job accurately, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Student Advising & Counseling : 25%

Provide one-on-one and group advising to students, prospective students, and families regarding financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and application processes.

Evaluate and verify financial aid eligibility in compliance with federal, state, tribal, and institutional policies.

Assist in administering the Tribal College Education and Workforce Scholarship Program, including application review, eligibility determination, award processing, and program reporting.

Partner with Admissions, Registrar, Student Success, and other college departments to support student onboarding, retention, and completion initiatives.

Stay up to date on federal, state, and tribal financial aid regulations, policies, and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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