Spelman College · 9 hours ago
Financial Aid Advisor & State Program Manager
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSpelman College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor & State Program Manager who will provide comprehensive financial aid advising and oversee assigned institutional and state programs. The role involves high-quality counseling to students, program administration, fiscal reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for a designated student caseload, offering in-depth counsel on the application process (FAFSA), verification, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), cost of attendance, budgeting, and general financial aid eligibility
Review and analyze student financial need and student aid index to accurately calculate and award federal, state, institutional, and external aid packages
Guide students and families through complex financial aid issues, including professional judgment appeals, aid adjustment impacts, and loan options
Educate students on responsible borrowing and basic financial management principles
Assume responsibility for the daily administration, management, and compliance of a specific financial aid program
Ensure program expenditures are accurately reconciled and reported to the necessary federal, state, or institutional entities
Interpret and implement complex federal regulations (Title IV) and state/institutional policies related to the assigned program
Develop and update procedures and process documentation for the program managed
Serve as the primary institutional liaison to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) and demonstrate proficiency in the State Program regulations and the operations of the System for Uniform Records Facilitating Enrollment and Registration (SURFER) CHECS (College HOPE Eligibility Certification System) portal
Ensure that the college remains in compliance with state regulations through accurate awarding and student communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience are required
Must possess excellent organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills
Must be detail oriented
Must be able to prioritize and set goals
Ability to adjust to changing situations
Must be comfortable working in a highly professional environment
Ability to interact with a diverse population and display diplomacy
Knowledge and understanding of and ability to implement federal, state, local and institutional regulations as they pertain to financial aid at Spelman College are essential
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret federal regulations and administrative procedures
Ability to write and analyze reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, government agencies, lending institutions and various college administrators
Intermediate skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access) as well as other reporting tools
A working knowledge of the Banner System Financial Aid module is preferred, with the ability to run basic reports using the Banner system
A working knowledge of State Programs
Use of Lotus Notes or comparable system and the ability to perform Internet searches are essential
Company
Spelman College
Spelman College, a historically Black college and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical, and leadership development of its students.
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