"Financial Aid Advisor/Coordinator"

Financial Aid Advisor/Coordinator

Company: ASPIRA City College

Job Location:

Category: Financial Aid

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Email: hrdept@aspirapa.org

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Financial Aid Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will assist students in navigating their financial aid options, ensuring they have the necessary resources to pursue their educational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of financial services, education administration, and loan processing.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective students and guardians to assure and discuss financial aid eligibility & determine eligibility/acceptance of aid package for students
• Award aid package to students, request disbursements and disburse aid (Direct Loans, Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, PA Funding)
• Cross-check disbursements entered into the student ledgers for accuracy based on fund disbursement roster.
• Compile daily tuition reports & monitor tuition Payments due each month or trimester
• Process Drops & complete R2T4 worksheet for Title IV Aid students who withdraw
• Conduct Exit Interview and collect documentation including Exit Loan Counseling for students who withdraw
• Ensure failed Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations are reviewed for federal and state eligibility.
• Initiate collections process as needed

Experience

• Knowledge of Title IV Student Financial Aid with specific knowledge in Direct Loan, Pell Grant, Pa State Grant, and Campus-Based Funding
• Experience with administering Direct Loans and Pell Grant, Campus-Based Funding
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office Suite and FAME [PowerFAIDS, Ellucian, or Campuslogic] software
• Ability to meet deadlines and goals and to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills are essential for effectively advising students.
• Advance Knowledge Title IV eligibility based on the completed FAFSA & requirements for students and parents
• Knowledge of administering and eligibility for FWS and SEOG Programs & of academic progress to award PA State Grant
• Advance knowledge of School Certifying Official (SCO) Military and Veterans Benefits as well as FSA.gov and all supporting aid sites