Financial Aid Advisor

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Financial Aid Advisor

The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to join their team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Awards federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Advises students and parents regarding availability of financial aid, the eligibility requirements and the application process.
• Provides information on scholarship and loan options, alternative financing and debt management.
• Coordinates scholarship and loan/grant programs and fee waiver programs.
• Oversees financial aid registration activities.
• Handles special disbursement procedures for external loans.
• Assists in the development and implementation of summer school and study abroad policies and procedures and prepares expense budgets for students.
• Acts as a liaison between the department and study abroad administrators.
• Disseminates information to financial aid liaisons by attending meetings and providing updates regarding changes in regulations and organizational policies.
• Generates reports as needed.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one year of financial aid or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Note: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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