Financial Aid Advisor (North Campus)

Job Profile Summary Under limited supervision, the Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for assisting senior advisors, coordinators, and management with calculating eligibility, communicating effectively with students, pulling files and documents, and scanning. The advisor ensures accuracy in financial aid data for state and federal reporting and may supervise students at the counter in campus locations. Performs related duties as assigned. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submission. Minimum Education Associates Degree. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered where applicable. Minimum Experience / Training Three years of relevant experience within the field or a closely related field. Essential Functions Provides financial aid advice and counsels students on programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes while maintaining individualized counseling to assist students in receiving equitable award packages. Processes financial aid by verifying data and certifying grants, loans, and scholarship awards through income and budget analysis, and reviews applications to determine basic eligibility, obtaining additional documentation when necessary. Analyzes technical data records, including access to federal systems such as the National Student Loan Data System, the Federal Common Origination and Disbursement System, and the Federal Central Processing System. Assists in constructing and reconciling financial aid files for state and federal reporting. Resolves discrepancies and manually reconciles files from various reports when system limitations prevent automation. Responds to inquiries by researching and resolving problematic transactions; serves as a liaison with other departments to resolve day‑to‑day processing issues and provides crisis intervention referrals as needed. Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to conduct reconciliation by analyzing complex data collaboratively with colleagues. General understanding of the college’s structure, policies, procedures, and practices as they pertain to the immediate area and the college as a whole. General knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures governing the higher education student financial aid process. Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function. Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area. Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate with colleagues within the college. Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft Office products and specialized computer systems. Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employees and student populations. Benefits Affordable high‑quality healthcare insurance (medical, dental & vision). Retirement options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension plan or the FRS investment plan. Wellness program. Vacation and paid time off. Winter and spring break off. Paid parental leave. Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement available to employees and family members. Equal Employment Opportunity Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected classification. Disclaimer The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted as describing all specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the appointing authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broward College