Financial Aid Advisor

Broward College

22h

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for assisting senior advisors, coordinators, and management with calculating eligibility, communicating effectively with students, pulling files and documents, and scanning. Ensures accuracy in financial aid data for state and federal reporting. Other duties may include assisting students at the counter at the campus locations. Performs related duties as assigned. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Requirements

• Associates Degree. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered where applicable.
• Three years of relevant experience. Experience within field or closely related field.
• Ability to conduct reconciliation by analyzing complex data collaboratively with colleagues concerning the processes and procedures for the delivery of aid.
• General understanding of the College’s structure, policies, procedures, and practices as it pertains to the immediate area and the college as a whole.
• General knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures governing the higher education student financial aid process
• Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function
• Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area
• Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate with colleagues within the College.
• Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems, i.e. Microsoft Office Products as well as specialized computer systems
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations

Responsibilities

• Provides financial aid advice and counsels students on financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes while maintaining a level for individualized counseling to provide students with the most equitable financial aid award package.
• Processes financial aid by verifying data and certifying grants, loans and scholarship awards for students through income and budget analysis.
• Reviews and processes financial aid applications to determine basic eligibility and obtain additional documentation when necessary.
• Analyzes technical data records, which include accessing data included in federal systems, including but not limited to the National Student Loan Data System, the Federal Common Origination and Disbursement System, and the Federal Central Processing System.
• Assists in the construction and reconciliation of financial aid files for state and federal reporting.
• Resolves discrepancies and manually reconciles files from various reports when system limitations prevent automation.
• Responds to inquiries by researching and resolving problematic transactions; serves as a liaison with other departments in the resolution of day-to-day processing issues; crisis intervention referrals as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree