University of Missouri-Columbia · 2 weeks ago
Financial Aid Advisor
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $20/hrThe University of Missouri is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor who will play a crucial role in the Student Financial Aid office. This position involves advising students and families on financial aid processes and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Advise students and families on financial aid eligibility requirements for federal, state, and institutional aid programs
Communicate with students and parents in person, on the phone, and through e-mail
Assist students with completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Discuss scholarship and grant renewal criteria
Counsel students and parents on Satisfactory Academic Progress, the Special -Circumstances process, and Verification
Advise students on study abroad costs and trip planning
Assist students with Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling
Counsel students on loan debt, repayments plans, and loan consolidation
Perform outreach activities, including supervising an information table at events, high school presentations, and departmental presentations
Represent Student Financial Aid within the state, regional, and national financial aid organizations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
Cover letter preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Carli Carmack
PROGRAM/PROJECT SUPPORT COORDINATOR SR
Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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