Financial Aid Advisor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $47,888; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Bachelor's degree required
Interpret federal financial aid regulations
Process fafsa forms and verification
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to join its Financial Aid Department. The role involves administering financial aid programs while providing exceptional customer service to students and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. **

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 in compliance with all applicable laws.
  • This position requires the ability to interpret complex policies, assess their applicability to individual circumstances, and provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, and faculty.
  • Candidates must be eligible to gain access to financial aid administrator websites and stay informed of changes through regular professional development training.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to join its Financial Aid Department. The role involves administering financial aid programs while providing exceptional customer service to students and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. **

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
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented approach

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 United States

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