Financial Aid Advisor
Job Description
Stautzenberger College is hiring a campus-based Financial Aid Advisor in Maumee, OH to guide students and families through the financial aid process.
Responsibilities
- Advise prospective, new, and current students, and their families or support system throughout the financial aid process
- Apply thorough knowledge of financial aid options, including GAP options, VA, third-party programs, and general student eligibility criteria
- Counsel students and parents on eligibility, guidelines, and available programs covering tuition, loans, verification, payment plans, and third-party scholarship funding
- Perform verification analysis for students selected via the FAFSA, determining and requesting additional information and submitting corrections as applicable
- Complete assigned duties with a high degree of accuracy while working through multiple interruptions to support compliance
- Handle other responsibilities and duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that develops comparable skills
- Minimum 1-3 years of financial aid experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to discreetly handle confidential matters while complying with FERPA and privacy regulations
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a high-performance team
- Ability to live within a commutable distance to Maumee, OH for an onsite role
Compensation and Benefits
- Healthcare Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
- Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off plus Birthday Day Off
- Employee Assistance: Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance: Tuition Assistance Program
- Additional coverage listed: Life insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
- Additional listing items: Professional development assistance
Role Overview
- Campus-based Financial Aid Advisor position focused on student support through the financial aid process
- Reports to the head of financial aid
- Explains financial aid policies and procedures to students, prospective students, and families and/or their support system