Senior, Financial Aid Advisor

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the Senior Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for the daily financial aid processes including counseling and advising parents, students and others regarding federal, state, institutional, and foundation financial aid programs, ensuring the removal of barriers to receive educational funding. The Senior Financial Aid Advisor provides information on policies, procedures and eligibility of financial aid programs while also analyzing/processing student financial aid records, including federal verification, certification of loans, matching scholarship criteria with eligible students, and awarding grants. Coupled with a student centered focus, this position is responsible for evaluating, reviewing, and reconciling student financial aid files.
Senior Financial Aid Advisors assigned the Operational business area will also reconcile funds, process R2T4’s, understand and implement state grant programs.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered where applicable.

Minimum Experience/Training: 

• 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

Essential Functions:

• Daily – 20%: 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 processes R2T4 calculations when students withdraw and have received federal aid.
• Daily – 20%: 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.
• Daily – 15%: 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.
• Daily -10%: Reviews and determines individual loan eligibility based on enrollment, program objective, and calculated financial need.
• Daily -10%: 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.
• Daily – 5%: Assists in the construction and reconciliation of financial aid files for state and federal reporting.
• Daily – 10%: Resolves discrepancies and manually reconciles files from various reports when system limitations prevent automation.
• Daily -5%: 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.
• Other – 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• 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.  May oversee part-time or work-study employees or provide functional guidance to less experienced staff.
• 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 and 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 spec
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and present financial aid workshop material both within and outside the college community.

Competencies:

Respect for Others

Demonstrates respect for team members and constituents by valuing their contributions toward the goals of the work unit and the College. Maintains professionalism and contributes to a cohesive work environment

Teamwork

Cooperates and collaborates with individuals & groups that supports the mission and values of the College

Works effectively with all individuals and contributes to a positive environment by working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and external constituents. Contributes to an inclusive, respectful, and empowering working environment that welcomes varying perspectives

Flexibility & Adaptability

Adapts approaches as situations in the work environment changes. Supports change based on the environmental needs, emerging technologies, and system upgrades

Technical Expertise

Effectively applies concepts, theories, methods, tools, techniques, and expertise in area of discipline (i.e. HR, Finance, Student Affairs, etc.)

Continuous Improvement & Learning

Actively develops one’s own skills and explores opportunities for personal learning and continuous development within the job’s functionality and in support of the goals and mission of department, division and the College

Job Title

Senior, Financial Aid Advisor

  

Position Number

P0005683

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

Financial Aid Advising – North

  

Location

North Campus

    

Pay Grade

714

    

Salary

$42,320 – $49,726 – Salary commensurate with education and experience.

  

Work Shift

Varies

   

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

40

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a resume is required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [email protected] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf . 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.
For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.