Financial Aid Adviser
About The Position
Provide counseling and advice to students and parents about financial services, financial aid, financial literacy, student account and billing, payment plans and student employment. Process financial aid applications, including budgeting, packaging of awards, revising award, verification, and resolving conflicting information. Deliver exceptional customer service through various communication systems. Conduct workshops, seminars, presentations, etc. to promote and explain financial aid programs. Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Minimum one year experience in higher education financial aid advising and processing.
- Working knowledge of current financial assistance programs and financial service operations.
- Excellent technical database skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure.
- Excellent organizational, time management and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Meet eligibility criteria to obtain access to federal websites needed to perform job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge in student account and billing methods and student employment practices preferred.
- Master's Degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and advice to students and parents about financial services, financial aid, financial literacy, student account and billing, payment plans and student employment.
- Process financial aid applications, including budgeting, packaging of awards, revising award, verification, and resolving conflicting information.
- Deliver exceptional customer service through various communication systems.
- Conduct workshops, seminars, presentations, etc. to promote and explain financial aid programs.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
