Financial Aid Advisor - Strategic Enrollment Management

Job Summary

This position serves as the initial contact via phone, in-person and via email correspondence for current and prospective students and their families as well as general public inquires; does document intake; and completes necessary reviews of financial aid files to ensure accuracy of awards and disbursement of financial aid.

About the Role

The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13,000 eligible students. The office is responsible for adhering to the regulatory requirements as outlined in federal and state regulations as well as donor and institutional policies and for assuring compliance by the University.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial contact via phone, in-person and via email correspondence for current and prospective students and their families as well as general public inquires.
• Documents intake.
• Completes necessary reviews of financial aid files to ensure accuracy of awards and disbursement of financial aid.

Requirements

• General knowledge of research and interview techniques, including the ability to obtain factual information through interviews.
• General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a caseload and set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to successfully interact with a diverse student population and to assess student needs.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• One year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,784 - $58,000 Per Year

Schedule

Not specified.