Financial Aid Advisor

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Office of Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to join their team! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Awards federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations. Advises students and parents regarding availability of financial aid, the eligibility requirements and the application process. Provides information on scholarship and loan options, alternative financing and debt management. Coordinates scholarship and loan/grant programs and fee waiver programs. Oversees financial aid registration activities. Handles special disbursement procedures for external loans. Assists in the development and implementation of summer school and study abroad policies and procedures and prepares expense budgets for students. Acts as a liaison between the department and study abroad administrators. Disseminates information to financial aid liaisons by attending meetings and providing updates regarding changes in regulations and organizational policies. Generates reports as needed. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of financial aid or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Responsibilities

Awards federal, state, institutional and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
Advises students and parents regarding availability of financial aid, the eligibility requirements and the application process.
Provides information on scholarship and loan options, alternative financing and debt management.
Coordinates scholarship and loan/grant programs and fee waiver programs.
Oversees financial aid registration activities.
Handles special disbursement procedures for external loans.
Assists in the development and implementation of summer school and study abroad policies and procedures and prepares expense budgets for students.
Acts as a liaison between the department and study abroad administrators.
Disseminates information to financial aid liaisons by attending meetings and providing updates regarding changes in regulations and organizational policies.
Generates reports as needed.
Performs related responsibilities as required.