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Emory University · 3 months ago

Senior Financial Aid Advisor

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Office of Financial Aid is looking for a Senior Financial Aid Advisor to join their team, responsible for awarding financial aid, advising students and parents, and managing aid programs. This role involves coordinating scholarship programs, compliance reporting, and providing training and documentation support.

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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
Evaluates, develops and manages federal, state and institutional aid programs including student eligibility, system application updates, state and federal reporting and compliance
Assists with state reconciliation and audit processes
Runs PeopleSoft processes
Serves as a cross functional backup for a school cluster outside of area of direct responsibility and provides counseling support to this unit as needed
Serves as a member of the appeals committee and reviews cases for all schools
Serves as a senior file review specialist and processes quality assurance reviews
Serves as a liaison to Student Financial Services
Provides training and documentation support to department, school liaisons and Enrollment Services
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

Qualification

Financial aid expertisePeopleSoft proficiencyRegulatory complianceTrainingDocumentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and two years of financial aid or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

H1B Sponsorship

Emory University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (370)
2023 (308)
2022 (266)
2021 (164)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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