Financial Aid Advisor

The primary purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive financial aid counseling and related assistance to all eligible students, both undergraduate and graduate.

Duties Include:

• Provide in-depth financial aid counseling to students and parents.

• Assist with monitoring State Programs.

• Perform verification for selected (Federal and CAU) applicants.

• Perform review of financial aid files to determine need and eligibility for financial assistance.

• Determine the type(s) and amount(s) of federal, state, University, and any other applicable sources of financial aid to be awarded.

• Review special circumstances requests and render decision based on established criteria with final approval by the Associate Director.

• Review files for possible adjustments (over-awards or over-budgets).

• Send appropriate follow up notices to student to close file and respond to student and parent telephone calls, e-mail messages, etc. and to external agencies, faculty and staff.

•  Assist Loan Manager with returning student loan funds to appropriate agencies.

• Provide monthly report of activities to supervisor.

• Assist in the cient services area as needed and participate in otreach activities for students and parents.

• Attend Workshops/Conferences.

• Review relevant professional publications, and take action as appropriate to remain informed of legislative and other changes affecting financial aid programs/administration.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A working knowledge of BANNER a plus, excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.  A working knowledge of Federal and State financial aid programs and regulations; the ability to handle multiple tasks and complete various projects within designated deadlines.  The ability to quickly understand policies and follow procedures and work well in a fast paced environment.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree required
• A minimum of three years of professional level financial aid experience