University of Iowa · 1 day ago
Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $44K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Iowa is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to educate and advise students and parents regarding financial aid options and promote financial literacy. This role involves revising financial aid awards, providing counseling, and representing the office at outreach events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Revise financial aid awards according to special circumstance requests, appeals, and professional judgment decisions
Educate and advise parents and current and prospective students in-person, via email, and by phone regarding financial aid policies, procedures, application processes, and federal, state, and institutional aid programs. Counseling involves detailed communication, in sometimes highly charged emotional situations
Represent the Office of Student Financial Aid at outreach events, including the presentation of financial aid information at various workshops, orientation sessions, and Admissions recruiting trips. Information presented to small and large groups (300+) including prospective students, parents and guidance counselors
Provide individualized loan counseling to students borrowing private, federal, and institutional loans to encourage minimization of debt
Direct and oversee Big10 Academic Alliance CourseShare, Traveling Scholar, and Regents Exchange Program registration and grade entry transactions throughout the session
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Experience working in a post‐secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with budgeting, counseling, and/or education, typically six months to one year
Facilitating student development, success, and outcomes: the ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development, and success by applying advising approaches to individual student situations
Communicating for effective relationships: knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Effective presentation skills: preparing and delivering effective presentations; typically demonstrated with six months to one year of public speaking
Accuracy and attention to detail: understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Data gathering and analysis: knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects
Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Preferred
M.A. degree in Student Development or related field is desirable
Demonstrates a Basic proficiency level in the knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations
Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study
Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in the knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology
Benefits
Full Benefits
Company
University of Iowa
On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
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