Financial Aid Advisor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, USA
Base: $47,888; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Bachelor's degree required
Interpret federal financial aid regulations
Process fafsa forms and verification
The Financial Aid Advisor works in a team environment to administer institutional, state, federal, and private financial aid to UA Little Rock students

Job Summary

  • The Financial Aid Advisor works in a team environment to administer institutional, state, federal, and private financial aid to UA Little Rock students.
  • This position requires interpreting policies, laws, and regulations while providing exceptional customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • Candidates must be eligible to gain access to financial aid administrator websites and stay informed of changes through regular professional development training.

Matching Summary

The Financial Aid Advisor works in a team environment to administer institutional, state, federal, and private financial aid to UA Little Rock students.

Salary

Base: $47,888; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Interpret federal financial aid regulations
  • Process FAFSA forms and verification
  • Adhere to FERPA and HIPAA privacy laws
  • Analyze U.S. Department of Education databases

Nice-to-have

  • Previous financial aid experience preferred
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work flexible hours during peak demands
  • Experience with professional judgment processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No federal student loans in default status
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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