New Mexico State University · 1 month ago
Financial Aid Advisor,Univ
Alamogordo, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNew Mexico State University is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Advisor to guide students through the financial aid process with clarity, compassion, and expertise. In this pivotal role, you’ll assist with FAFSA applications, explain funding options, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and support students from all walks of life in accessing the resources they need to succeed.
EducationHigher EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
Responsibilities
Provides support and guidance as a student's single point of contact for all matters related to financial aid opportunities, including but not limited to federal grants, loans, work study, and state, institutional and private scholarships
Follows federal and state regulations and NMSU policies and procedures in the review and analysis of financial aid applications
Acts as an advisor to students, potential students and families, enforces regulations and policies, serves on appeal committee, creates academic plans for students with Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) issues and recommends solutions on how to improve their status
Effectively presents federal, state and scholarship aid information to individuals, small and large groups
Meets with students, prospective students, families and community groups to provide information on all available federal, state and scholarship funds, eligibility criteria for each and the application procedures
Perform need analysis according to federal Title IV methodology, review and verify accuracy of applications and complete the packaging of awards for eligible applications
Revise existing awards to reflect changes in eligibility or allowable budget adjustments
Exercise professional judgement in adjusting a student's application to accommodate documented, qualifying special circumstances
Maintains proactive contact with students and creates solutions to potential setbacks that may affect student retention and works collaboratively with other departments to address and/or resolve issues
Participates in the development, implementation, documentation and training of departmental procedures, as appropriate
Conducts student orientations, entrance and exit interviews in accordance with federal, University and agency guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
No previous work experience required
Basic knowledge of financial aid programs
Demonstrated skill in personal computing, including Microsoft Office products
Research and interview techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying and interpreting factual information
To utilize electronic calendaring functions, access on-line student services forms and academic programs
To provide financial aid information and advice to a diverse student, prospective student, family and community population
To interpret and apply federal, state, institutional and private rules and regulations
To build and maintain excellent working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students and general public
To exercise professional judgement in line with federal and state regulatory guidelines
Company
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is an education institution offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.39MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNASA
2023-11-15Grant· $0.9M
2023-09-28Grant· $0.13M
2023-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
"RICHT" "Promoting Positivity"
CEO
Luke Nogales
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