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Ranger College · 2 months ago

Financial Aid Advisor

Ranger, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$36K/yr - $36K/yr

Ranger College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to provide financial aid services to students. The role involves conducting need analysis, performing federal verifications, certifying loan eligibility, and providing counseling to students and parents regarding financial aid processes.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Conducts needs analysis in compliance with federal criteria to determine the relative eligibility of each financial aid applicant

Conducts verification of student and parent application data in compliance with federal criteria

Determines the types and amounts of financial aid to be awarded through the packaging process according to federal, state and institutional requirements. Monitors individual student awards. Resolves data conflicts and over awards

Works with Financial Aid Director on individual student appeals concerning eligibility. Utilizes professional judgment to adjust a student’s eligibility based on documented mitigating circumstances in accordance with federal statutes. May refer complex eligibility situations to the Financial Aid Director

Provides financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid process. Makes necessary referrals to other student service offices

Provides support to students experiencing family, personal or economic crises which may impact school performance. Specific focus on working with special needs populations to identify unique needs and coordinate appropriate services

Monitors and evaluates satisfactory academic progress of students. Assists Financial Aid Director with adjudication of student appeals relating to academic progress

Interacts with appropriate outside entities to facilitate the student eligibility process

Participates in the development of institutional financial aid policies and procedures that will positively impact efficiency and quality of service provided

Maintains appropriate documentation via data entry system

Participates in annual training and professional organizations to keep abreast of new information and program changes to be implemented

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial aid counselingEligibility determinationNeed analysisFederal regulations knowledgeData entry systemsBilingualCommunication skillsConflict resolutionTime management

Required

Associates degree preferred. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement

Demonstrated experience in student financial aid directly related to financial aid counseling, eligibility determination, need analysis, verification and packaging required

Experience with personal computers and on-line data systems required

Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and supporting regulations

Working knowledge of current tax forms, regulations, and the implications of such regulations on financial aid

Skill in operating a computer and various supporting software packages

Ability to defuse difficult, angry, or emotional situations with students and/or parents

Ability to prioritize and manage a significant caseload

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment

Ability to interpret and explain regulatory information related to the financial aid process

Ability to work independently

Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form