Financial Aid Scholarship Advisor

: Job Summary

The Financial Aid Scholarship Advisor assists in the administration of federal, state and campus-based student financial aid programs.

Typical Job Functions

• Assists in the administration of federal, state, institutional, and outside financial aid programs; including Grants, Direct Loans, Scholarships and Sponsorships.
• Complies with and maintains FERPA and compliance regulations.
• Understand and complies with federal, state and institutional regulations. Reviews regulatory and policy changes in federal, state, and other financial aid systems.
• Coordinates with the State, Foundation and Financial Aid Offices, to administer scholarship offers. Performs annual scholarship matching and awarding, entering data into databases to ensure accurate disbursal of funds. Assisting and maintaining scholarship information on website or printed material.
• Maintains and adjusts student records for financial resources, unmet need, and cost of attendance as needed. Evaluates scholarship and financial aid awards, process documents, and responds to student requests.
• Assists in the dissemination of financial aid and scholarship information to prospective students, at high school and other community outreach events, as well as recruitment activities as needed. Acts as a representative of CEI to the community in matters of scholarships and financial aid.
• Conducts research and collects information for reports; prepares and submits assigned reports in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Back up Financial Aid Advisor to assist with applications and verification of student financial aid records in accordance to federal regulations. Reviews financial aid documents for accuracy, provides approval/disapproval and makes necessary document requests.
• Respond to inquiries by researching and resolving problems related to transactions handled by the department.
• Assists the Financial Aid Office, Director of Financial Aid, and Foundation Office to perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Reports directly to Director of Financial Aid.
• Incumbent must reside in the State of Idaho

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-3 years of experience in a community college or university similar setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of a computer and related software applications, such as Microsoft.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Ellucian Colleague software or another higher education software.
• One year of experience with Federal Financial Aid at a post-secondary institution working with scholarships.
• Knowledge of federal/ state regulations, and policies pertaining to financial aid and scholarships.
• Bilingual (Spanish)

_________________________________________________________________________ Physical Demands and Work Environment: Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, gross manipulations (involves hands), and standing or sitting (combination). Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. Onsight work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required.

Background Investigations:

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

This position is not eligible for benefits.