Financial Aid Advisor Programs

Job Title : Financial Aid Advisor Programs

Location : Hialeah Campus

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 1007146

Job Details Job Family STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE) Grade 13 Salary $25.29 - $31.61 Department Financial Aid Reports To Director Closing Date August 19, 2024 FLSA Status Non-Exempt First Review Date July 27, 2024Job Summary

The Financial Aid Advisor reviews and evaluates students’ financial aid requests and makes award adjustments and recalculations.

The Advisor oversees the campus coordination, review and delivery of Financial Aid specific programs and may serve as the lead person in the absence of the campus Financial Aid Director.

Duties & Responsibilities Analyzes / interprets federal, state and institutional policies and eligibility

Reviews / evaluates student data and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy of data and determines eligibility for a wide variety of federal, state and district grant, scholarships and other financial assistance programs

Resolves conflicts between application for aid and supporting documentation

Interprets federal and state income tax returns as they apply to student eligibility

Adjusts student and parent data at the DOE-Central Processor services

Informs and advises students / parents regarding availability of various funding sources, application process and procedures, rights and responsibilities related to student financial assistance

Delivers financial aid workshops, training sessions and other activities on or off campus to students / parents

Applies and monitors the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued student eligibility

Coordinates the review and delivery of specific Financial Aid programs for the campus

Trains / provides work direction to student workers and other personnel as assigned

Assists the Campus Director in the development and improvement of various program policies

Assists in variety of special projects and programs

Serves on college committees; such as, Standards of Academic Progress Committee, Campus or College wide Scholarship Committee

Oversees assigned cased load; such as, verification, loan, and SAP (Standard Academic Program)

Conducts Stafford loan exit interviews and workshops to reduce Miami Dade College Stafford loan default rate

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field; or Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution and four (4) years of related experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

Knowledge and experience in current federal and state financial aid policies and procedures

Ability to acquire and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of complex Federal, State and Institutional financial aid regulations, procedures and directives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications

Ability to work with designated student databases and college financial aid systems (Prosam)

Working knowledge of preparation of business correspondence, reports, forms, vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents connected with financial aid job tasks

Ability to use correct business spelling, grammar punctuation and formatting

Possess superior interpersonal and persuasive communication skills

Ability to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills

Ability to work a flexible which may include evening and weekend assignments

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team and to multi task in a fast-paced, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Preferences Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy.

In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.