Broward College · 2 months ago
Senior, Financial Aid Advisor
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$42K/yr - $50K/yr
4+ years expBroward College is a higher education institution seeking a Senior Financial Aid Advisor responsible for managing daily financial aid processes and providing guidance on various financial aid programs. This role involves counseling students, processing financial aid applications, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Responsibilities
Provides financial aid advice and counsels students on financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes while maintaining a level for individualized counseling to provide students with the most equitable financial aid award package. May also be required to process R2T4 calculations when students withdraw and have received federal aid
Processes financial aid by verifying data and certifying grants, loans, and scholarship awards for students through income and budget analysis. Reviews and processes financial aid applications to determine basic eligibility and obtain additional documentation when necessary
Exercises professional judgment to determine if income adjustments should be made, dependency status should be revised, and reviews recalculations to adjust awards on less complex cases, as appropriate
Reviews and determines individual loan eligibility based on enrollment, program objective, and calculated financial need
Analyzes, creates, and maintains complex and technical data records which include electronic data transmission of information to outside agencies and accessing data included in federal systems, including but not limited to the National Student Loan Data System, the Federal Common Origination and Disbursement system, and The federal Central Processing System
Assists in the construction and reconciliation of financial aid files for state and federal reporting
Resolves discrepancies and manually reconciles files from various reports when system limitations prevent automation
Responds to inquiries by researching and resolving problematic transactions; serves as a liaison with other departments in the resolution of day-to-day administrative or operational issues; crisis intervention referrals as needed
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Four years of relevant experience. Experience required is within field or closely related field
Progressively knowledgeable and responsible experience in a collegiate setting that provides significant exposure and current knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures governing the higher education student financial aid process
Ability to conduct reconciliation by analyzing complex data independently or collaboratively with colleagues concerning the processes and procedures for the delivery of aid
Proficient in interpretation of federal and state regulations as it pertains to financial aid
Mathematical skills are needed to manually calculate awards, apply formulas to awards, calculate the student's need, and determine estimated financial aid to ensure the proper award amount for the student
General understanding of the College's structure, policies, procedures, and practices as it pertains to the immediate area and the college as a whole
Ability to contribute in multiple related areas within the function
Expertise in understanding and following project plans, including the coordination of multiple resources and activities
Understanding of and ability to coordinate interdependencies of work within the area and of resources from outside the area
Ability to exchange information with individuals and collaborate with colleagues within the College as well as presentation skills
Requires advanced knowledge of computerized systems and operating environments i.e. Microsoft Office Products and specialized computer systems
Ability to effectively communicate and present financial aid workshop material within and outside the college community
Benefits
Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Wellness Program
Vacation/Paid Time Off
Winter and Spring Break Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
Company
Broward College
Broward College is a state college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.95MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
Hector Ramos
Chief Financial Officer, Direct Service Organizations (Foundation and BCEduventures)
Angela Rodriguez-Soto
Partnership Impact Manager
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