The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for assisting students and parents on the financial aid process, interpreting and explaining federal and state regulations to students and parents; reviewing and processing financial aid applications, required documents, and other forms; performing verification of files in compliance with federal and state regulations, and awarding and disbursing student aid. 
This position is being readvertised.  Previous applicants need not reapply for continued consideration.

Essential Duties

The Financial Aid Advisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs processing for applications, grant/scholarships, student employment, and SAP review; recalculates aid eligibility. 
• Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, aid eligibility, packaging policies, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning. 
• Interprets and explains state and federal regulations to parents and students. 
• Identifies records/documents with conflicting information and follows up with students and Financial Aid Advisors. 
• Collects required documents related to financial aid applications in a manner which is consistent, organized and meets all federal, state and institutional guidelines. Notifies and requests required documentation from students for file completion and eligibility determination. 
• Codes documentation appropriately and enters data into the Colleague Communication Management System. 
• Scans and index documents to student records into the imaging system. Maintains all student files within the College's imaging system. 
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student records and information. 
• Conduct thorough verification of student data provided on FAFSA application and resolves conflicts and discrepancies.
• Processes financial aid awards, input data, assigns account codes, makes adjusting entries, and reconciles assigned funds and accounts.
• Provides assistance with the College Work Study, Scholarship, and State Grants Program as required.
• Prepares applicable financial aid reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Represents the Financial Aid Department during promotional events (Open Houses, Orientations, Workshops, etc.).
• Acts as a liaison between various departments, offices, and outside agencies to resolve conflict, expedite processing, and access information.
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid, Associate/Assistant Director of Financial Aid, or other designated management.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Complete the annual five-hour staff development.
• Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.