University of Iowa Research · 1 week ago
Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $44K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Iowa Research is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to educate and advise students and parents on financial aid options and policies. This role involves promoting financial literacy, guiding students through financial aid processes, and representing the office at outreach events.
Research
Responsibilities
Educate and advise students and parents regarding financial aid options, policies, and procedures according to US Department of Education regulations and professional judgment guidelines
Promote financial literacy through individual student meetings and group presentations
Revise financial aid awards according to special circumstance requests, appeals, and professional judgment decisions
Educate and advise parents and current and prospective students in-person, via email, and by phone regarding financial aid policies, procedures, application processes, and federal, state, and institutional aid programs
Represent the Office of Student Financial Aid at outreach events, including the presentation of financial aid information at various workshops, orientation sessions, and Admissions recruiting trips
Provide individualized loan counseling to students borrowing private, federal, and institutional loans to encourage minimization of debt
Direct and oversee Big10 Academic Alliance CourseShare, Traveling Scholar, and Regents Exchange Program registration and grade entry transactions throughout the session
Qualification
Required
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 budgeting, counseling, and/or education, typically six months to one year
Demonstrates a Working PROFICIENCY LEVEL in: Facilitating student development, success, and outcomes: the ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning development, and success by applying advising approaches to individual student situations
Communicating for effective relationships: 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
Effective presentation skills: preparing and delivering effective presentations; typically demonstrated with six months to one year of public speaking
Accuracy and attention to detail: understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Data gathering and analysis: 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
Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Preferred
M.A. degree in Student Development or related field is desirable
Demonstrates a Basic proficiency level in: The knowledge of University of Iowa 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
Benefits
Full Benefits
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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