Financial Aid Advisor

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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Under general supervision, responsible for providing financial aid guidance to prospective, currently enrolled students, parents and the community in addition to evaluating and analyzing financial information submitted by applicants to determine eligibility for financial assistance and determine type and amount of aid to be awarded in accordance with established federal and college standards and guidelines. This role will be required to work a fluctuating schedule to include nights, weekends, and at other campuses as scheduled.

What a day of a Financial Aid Advisor looks like :

• Provides comprehensive counseling to students both currently enrolled and prospective students and their families as to the guidelines of the financial aid process and eligibility utilizing a variety of formats.
• Advises students on all financial aid awards, and other alternative financing options when applicable.
• Reviews student financial aid applications for completeness and compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Prepares presentations and conducts financial aid workshops, new student orientation, and other events in support of enrollment and recruitment activities.
• Explains loan options and ensures that students and co-signers understand their repayment responsibilities.
• Counsels students and families to educate them in the understanding of their expected family contribution (EFC) and how it affects their financial aid eligibility.
• Provides guidance and counsel to students who are considering withdrawing from all classes and informs them of the return of Title IV funds process and ramifications of withdrawing. Counsels on how to regain financial aid for future semesters.
• Reviews and evaluates verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and special circumstances documentation for completeness and accuracy to support and move students through the process and determine financial aid eligibility.
• Evaluates, monitors and advises students regarding their Satisfactory Academic Progress plan to ensure adherence to the policy.
• Determines if students qualify for unusual or mitigating circumstances, to counsel students on process for their specific needs.
• Stays abreast of regulatory updates and changes by committing to professional development within the scope of their responsibility for managing caseloads.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $43,888.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidates education and experience.

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Application Deadline

This position will close on September 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm.