Financial Aid Advisor, Processing & Verification

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience working in a post‐secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with detail-oriented projects, counseling, and/or education, typically six months to one year.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the following competencies:
  • The ability to think critically and provide input and sound interpretations.
  • The ability to apply knowledge and decision-making skills to individual situations.
  • Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.
  • The ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development and success by applying advising approaches to a variety of individual student situations.
  • The knowledge, and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    
    

Desirable Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Student Development or related field is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrates a WORKING proficiency level in:
  • The knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study
  • The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a current resume
• cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process. 

Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work (4 days on campus, 1 day remote) within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Compensation: $42,500 to commensurate with experience with Competitive Benefits

Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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