Financial Aid Advisor (Remote)

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Aid Advisor

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Work Arrangement: Remote

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Job Type: Contract (3-6 months)

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We are seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to support students throughout the financial aid process. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in higher education financial aid who are comfortable reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and providing individualized guidance to students.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Counsel students regarding financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
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• Review and process financial aid applications and supporting documentation.
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• Verify financial aid data and determine basic student eligibility.
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• Certify grants, loans, and scholarship awards through income and budget analysis.
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• Analyze financial aid records within federal systems, including:
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• National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
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• Federal Common Origination and Disbursement System (COD)
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• Federal Central Processing System
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• Coordinate with other departments to address day-to-day processing issues.
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• Provide professional and effective service to students and employees.
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Associate Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience where applicable.
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• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within financial aid or a closely related field.
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• Knowledge of higher education financial aid practices, policies, and procedures.
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• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and specialized computer systems.
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• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and student-service skills.
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Ideal Background

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Candidates with direct experience working in a college or university financial aid environment and hands-on exposure to financial aid eligibility, award processing, reconciliation, student counseling, and federal financial aid systems will be especially well aligned with this opportunity.

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