"Financial Aid Advisor"

Financial Aid Advisor

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Financial Aid

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4881P

Home Org Name: Financial Aid

Division Name: VP for Enrollment Management

Job Class Code: KB03A

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I/II/III to join the team!

In this role, you will administer student aid programs in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. This role evaluates eligibility, processes applications, awards aid, and assists with advising students, families, and groups on financial aid and scholarship options. The advisor ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial aid operations and resolves issues to support student enrollment, retention, and success.

Essential Functions

• Provides information to prospective and current students and families regarding financial aid and scholarship options and related matters, including cost of attendance, eligibility criteria, application procedures, verification processes, and funding sources through in-person advising sessions and phone calls during peak periods.
• Processes financial aid awards, scholarships, fee waivers, alternative loans, education benefits, and/or fellowships to include, but not limited to, calculating and loading financial awards, adjusting accounts, and/or establishing and disbursing fellowships. May have specific programmatic duties, such as loan certification, Federal Work Study placement, scholarship administration, or other duties related to financial aid and scholarship processing.
• Prepares and monitors financial reports and accounts, and investigates problems.
• Determines student eligibility for financial aid, scholarships, and/or fee waivers based on information such as application, grades, and enrollment status.
• Coordinates the submission, review, and processing of required forms and documents needed for financial aid, scholarship, and/or other educational benefits, such as verification, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and Professional Judgement appeals.
• Collaborates with other university departments to resolve issues, support students, and/or administer the policies and regulations governing federal, state, donor, and institutional funding in the awarding /processing of financial aid and scholarships.
• Stays current with federal and state regulations to ensure program compliance and maintain data security. Maintains accurate records and documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and reporting.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree-no specific discipline.
• 0 years of experience.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree-no specific discipline.
• 2 years of experience advising or coaching students, student recruitment, financial aid and scholarships, accounting, banking, finance, financial services, or enrollment services.

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree-no specific discipline.
• 4 years of experience advising or coaching students, student recruitment, financial aid and scholarships, accounting, banking, finance, financial services, or enrollment services.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines governing federal student aid programs, office and university policies, basic accounting, and intermediate math.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Ellucian Banner or working in a university setting, ability to understand and follow complex policies and procedures

Salary Range: $36,640-$69,760

Job Category: Business/Accounting/Finance

City position is located in Auburn

State position is located Alabama

Closing Date: 11/23/2025

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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