Financial Aid Advisor II

Texas A&M University System • Killeen, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Aid Advisor II, under direction, counsels and provides student financial aid and scholarship information to prospective and currently enrolled students and their families. Facilitates workshops, develops and makes presentations on and off campus to groups regarding financial aid and scholarships. May coordinate or specialize in a specific program. May provide some mentorship and training to other staff.

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Requirements

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of financial aid counseling, verification, rules and regulations
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Ability to work individually or as a team.
• Ability to organize and make decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• One year of related experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• May provide some mentorship and training to other staff.

Responsibilities

• Receive, enter, process and analyze financial assistance data required to determine aid eligibility and make awards in accordance with federal, state, and institutional requirements.
• Create and maintain student financial assistance records, in accordance with retention requirements, while professionally communicating verbally and in writing with individuals regarding changes in eligibility of awards.
• Counsel individuals about cost of attendance, assistance programs, application processes, and eligibility requirements.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with individuals regarding inquiries about financial assistance programs.
• Process waivers, exemptions, and external assistance benefits (also known as third party accounts) program guidelines and institutional procedures.
• Evaluate impact of benefits on financial assistance awards and make required adjustments as necessary.
• Evaluate unique and mitigating circumstances, as documents by applicant, and exercise professional judgment in accordance with applicable regulations and departmental policy.
• Analyze various system generated and custom reports to evaluate continued eligibility and compliance with assistance program requirements.
• Assist with presentations and workshops for the institution and the community to inform about financial aid and scholarship programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level