Financial Aid Processing Advisor

QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Education, Experience, and Competencies Required

• 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.
• The ability to think critically and provide input and sound interpretations.
• The ability to apply knowledge and decision-making skills to individual situations.
• Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:
  • 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 diverse 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.

SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN JOINING OUR TEAM
In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a resume and cover letter and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are in default of any federal aid.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position salary range is advertised below.  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

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