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Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach

Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach

University of IowaIowa City, Iowa, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
USD41541–USD43500 yearly
Job description

The Office of the Student Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Literacy and Outreach . This position will educate and advise students and parents regarding financial aid options, policies, and procedures according to US Department of Education regulations and professional judgment guidelines. They will promote financial literacy through individual student meetings and group presentations. They will also have the opportunity to :

  • Revise financial aid awards according to special circumstance requests, appeals, and professional judgment decisions.
  • Educate and advise parents and current and prospective students in-person, via email, and by phone regarding financial aid policies, procedures, application processes, and federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Counseling involves detailed communication, in sometimes highly charged emotional situations.
  • Represent the Office of Student Financial Aid at outreach events, including the presentation of financial aid information at various workshops, orientation sessions, and Admissions recruiting trips. Information presented to small and large groups (300+) including prospective students, parents and guidance counselors.
  • Provide individualized loan counseling to students borrowing private, federal, and institutional loans to encourage minimization of debt.
  • Direct and oversee Big10 Academic Alliance CourseShare, Traveling Scholar, and Regents Exchange Program registration and grade entry transactions throughout the session.
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About the Department : assists students with the costs of their educational investment. Our committed team of professionals works in partnership with families, providing information on available options and assisting with the financial aid process.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Experience working in a post‐secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with budgeting, counseling, and / or education, typically six months to one year.

    • Demonstrates a Working in :

  • Facilitating student development, success, and outcomes : the ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development, and success by applying advising approaches to individual student situations.
  • Communicating for effective relationships : knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Effective presentation skills : preparing and delivering effective presentations; typically demonstrated with six months to one year of public speaking.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail : understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Data gathering and analysis : knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and / or projects.
  • Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

    • Desirable Qualifications :

  • M.A. degree in Student Development or related field is desirable.
  • Demonstrates a Basic proficiency level in : The knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in : The knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study.The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

    • TO APPLY :

    To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete  BOTH  of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission :

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

    • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

    Work Modality : This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the and .

    Percent of Time : 100%, full time

    Compensation : $41,541-$43,500 with

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    Additional Information

  • Classification Title : Financial Aid Counselor
  • Appointment Type : Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule : Full-time
  • Work Modality Options : On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

    • Compensation

  • Pay Level : 3A
  • Starting Salary Minimum : 41,541
  • Starting Salary Maximum : 43,500

    • Contact Information

  • Organization : Provost
  • Contact Name : Monica Frank
  • Contact Email : [email protected]