Campus Financial Aid Advisor - Higher Education

SAE Institute Group; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SAE Institute Group seeks a Financial Aid Advisor (Higher Education) to support on-campus students in Atlanta. You will assess need, advise on funding options, and manage aid packages from intake through completion.

The role requires strong communication, data accuracy, and adherence to federal/state regulations within a campus-based department. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Atlanta campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field, and two years in higher education (Financial Aid preferred).
• Excellent computer skills; working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with MS Office/Excel for MAC.
• In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience.
• Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including NSLDS, Gemcore, and Campus Vue.
• Ability to evaluate and assess a student’s financial aid need.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students and SAE staff.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Builds rapport and counsels with enrolled and prospective students and families about financial aid.
• Determines student’s Title IV eligibility and awards federal, state, institutional and private aid within guidelines.
• Uses electronic data exchange software to send/retrieve information from the Department of Education.
• Monitors financial aid advising to ensure program/audit compliance.
• Maintains regulatory compliance in all federal/state student assistance programs.
• Submits reports to federal and state agencies.
• Maintains files/databases; certifies student loan applications; uses financial aid management systems.
• Makes adjustments to over-under awards and notifies students of options.
• Interviews and advises students on educational financial planning.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

NSLDS

Gemcore

Campus Vue

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

SAE Institute Group seeks a Financial Aid Advisor (Higher Education) to support on-campus students in Atlanta. You will assess need, advise on funding options, and manage aid packages from intake through completion.

The role requires strong communication, data accuracy, and adherence to federal/state regulations within a campus-based department. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Atlanta campus.