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David Careers

Financial Aid Advisor (Remote)

Posted 4 days ago

tech armyHonolulu (HI)
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsColleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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About the role

Job Title: Financial Aid Advisor
Work Arrangement: Remote
Job Type: Contract (3-6 months)
We are seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to support students throughout the financial aid process. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in higher education financial aid who are comfortable reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and providing individualized guidance to students.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Counsel students regarding financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
  • Review and process financial aid applications and supporting documentation.
  • Verify financial aid data and determine basic student eligibility.
  • Certify grants, loans, and scholarship awards through income and budget analysis.
  • Analyze financial aid records within federal systems, including:
  • National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
Federal Common Origination and Disbursement System (COD):
  • Federal Central Processing System
  • Coordinate with other departments to address day-to-day processing issues.
  • Provide professional and effective service to students and employees.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience where applicable. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience within financial aid or a closely related field. Knowledge of higher education financial aid practices, policies, and procedures. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and specialized computer systems. Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and student-service skills.
Ideal Background: Candidates with direct experience working in a college or university financial aid environment and hands-on exposure to financial aid eligibility, award processing, reconciliation, student counseling, and federal financial aid systems will be especially well aligned with this opportunity.

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