Financial Aid Advisor II

Job Summary

Manages and administers financial aid programs for students and ensures compliance with institution and funding agency requirements.

Job Duties:

•Manages and administers financial aid programs for students and ensures compliance with institution and funding agency requirements
•Provides advice and counsel to students regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process
•Packages and awards financial aid funds to students
•Supports institutional scholarship application awarding processes
•Conducts financial aid presentations for various groups, hosts external financial aid workshops on campus, and works with area high schools and outside agency counselors.
•Serves on appropriate committees.
•Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience; two to four years of related experience.
•Experience working with students or adults from diverse backgrounds, including underprepared, low-income, and underrepresented populations.
•Excellent interpersonal, writing, data management, with a strong software knowledge base, and customer service skills
•Ability to plan, organize, and implement events and day-to-day operations/duties.
•Demonstrates and facilitates team spirit in the department and community.
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Financial Aid Experience

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Experience in Higher Education