Financial Aid Advisor

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to guide students and families through the financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, scholarship options, and loan information. The role emphasizes accurate counseling and timely communication.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in finance or related field and has experience in financial aid counseling, with strong knowledge of federal and state policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in financial aid counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and families through the financial aid process and FAFSA.
• Explain available scholarships, grants, and loans to students.
• Inform students about their aid packages and possible adjustments.
• Assist with loan applications, entrance/exit counseling, and debt management.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies.
• Coordinate with admissions and registrar to ensure accurate student records.
• Promote responsible borrowing and explain financial decisions.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24–48 hours.
• Conduct appointments and financial aid presentations/workshops.

Skills

Financial aid counseling

Student communication

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Financial Aid Advisor

Position: Regular

Responsibilities

• Guide students and parents (families) through the financial aid process, including the completion of relevant forms such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Inform and educate students and parents (families) about different types of financial aid available, such as scholarships, grants, and loans.
• Communicate with students about their financial aid package and any adjustments that may occur.
• Assist students with loan applications, entrance and exit counseling, and debt management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments in the institution, including the admissions and registrar’s offices, to ensure accuracy in student records.
• Help students understand the implications of their financial decisions, promoting responsible borrowing.
• Respond to all student communication (email/phone calls) within 24 to 48 hours.
• Conduct scheduled appointments with new and continuing students.
• Conduct financial aid presentations and workshops for prospective and current students.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial aid counseling or a related field is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• May require evening and weekend work.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer‑funded pension and supplemental retirement account.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University’s business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.