Financial aid advisor processing
Location
Iowa City, IA | United States
Job description
Are you passionate about student success and financial aid operations? Are you looking for an opportunity to support students and families through financial aid processing, verification services, and advising? If you answered “Yes!”, the Financial Aid Advisor – Advising, Processing & Verification with the Office of Student Financial Aid position at the University of Iowa, may be the career move for you!
WHAT YOU’LL DO: You will be responsible for processing FAFSAs, completing Federal Verification, need analysis, awards, appeals, Title IV Refunds due to Withdrawal, professional judgment appeals, cost of attendance, and other financial aid eligibility processes. This position requires critical analysis, interpretation, and understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and policies and an ability to contribute to policy and procedure development. This position educates and advises students and parents regarding financial aid options, policies, and procedures according to Title IV regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
You Will Also Have An Opportunity To - Review applications for accuracy, required and/or appropriate sources of documentation, and resolve conflicting information. Revise financial aid awards according to special circumstance requests, appeals, and professional judgment decisions.
- Educate and advise students and their parents in-person, via email, and by phone regarding financial aid policies, procedures, application processes, and federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
- Verify financial aid (FAFSA) applications, verification forms and parent/student Federal tax documents for compliance with U.S. Department of Education and IRS regulations and institutional guidelines.
- Service on various internal and external committees, as well as special projects as assigned by administrators.
- For a full job description, including all duties and competencies expected, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: Job Opportunities (Org 02 & 35) | Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost - The University of Iowa .
About the Department: The Office of Student Financial Aid assists students with the costs of their educational investment. Our committed team of professionals works in partnership with families, providing information on available options and assisting with the financial aid process.
Qualifications - External POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Required - A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience working in a post‐secondary academic setting or in another sector dealing with detail-oriented projects, counseling, and/or education, typically six months to one year.
- The ability to think critically and provide input and sound interpretations.
- The ability to apply knowledge and decision-making skills to individual situations.
- Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:
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- Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
- Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.
- The ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development and success by applying advising approaches to diverse individual student situations.
- The knowledge, and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Desired - A Master’s degree in Student Development or related field is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrates a Working proficiency level in:
- The knowledge of and the ability to develop and implement financial aid programs and policies to attract outstanding students and help them finance their course of study.
- The knowledge of needs analysis and federal verification along with a basic understanding of Federal Methodology.
TO APPLY
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
This position is eligible for
hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Compensation : Anticipated salary $41,000-$43,000 dependent upon qualifications. Salary will be discussed at time of interviews.
Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
Click here to learn more about why you should join the UI! Additional Information
- Classification Title: Financial Aid Counselor
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa
Compensation - Pay Level: 3A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 41000
- Starting Salary Maximum: to commensurate
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