Financial Aid Advisor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $47,888; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Financial aid administration
Customer service to students
Interpretation of federal and state regulations
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 institutional policies, state law, and federal regulations/law

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 institutional policies, state law, and federal regulations/law.
  • The position requires an aptitude for analysis, attention to detail, and expert communication skills while providing exceptional customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background checks including criminal and sex offender registry checks for applicants.

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 in compliance with institutional policies, state law, and federal regulations/law.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial aid administration
  • Customer service to students
  • Interpretation of federal and state regulations
  • Team environment collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional judgment application
  • Financial aid presentations

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of IRS regulations
  • Professional development participation
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Effective written communication
  • Self-motivated and creative
  • Experience with Banner system

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous financial aid experience preferred
  • No federal student loans in default
  • No federal grant repayment due
  • Criminal background check
  • Sex offender registry check

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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