Financial Aid Advisor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Base: $47,888; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Day shift (onsite)
Bachelor's degree required
Interpret federal financial aid regulations
Process fafsa forms accurately
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to provide exceptional service to students and assist them with financial aid processes while adhering to relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and preferably prior experience in financial aid

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 complex policies and regulations while providing exceptional customer service to students, parents, and faculty.
  • The role involves analyzing system-generated reports to verify student eligibility and preparing dynamic financial aid presentations for the campus community.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to provide exceptional service to students and assist them with financial aid processes while adhering to relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and preferably prior experience in financial aid.

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 accurately
  • Adhere to FERPA and HIPAA privacy laws
  • Analyze eligibility under Higher Education Act

Nice-to-have

  • Previous financial aid experience preferred
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Ability to work flexible hours during peaks
  • Experience with professional judgment processes
  • Team collaboration in diverse environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Legal authority to work in the United States
  • No federal student loans in default status
  • Criminal background check clearance

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the US required

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