Financial Aid Advisor

Austin Community College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois invites applications for a Financial Aid Advisor. This on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment manages federal/institutional aid programs and guides students and parents through the financial aid process.

Responsibilities include program leadership, compliance, counseling, and liaison with agencies. Requires a bachelor's degree or 5 years of related experience, plus strong judgment and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position with excellent English grammar.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to learn departmentally related software applications and adapt to new technology.
• Ability to interact professionally with parents, students, Parkland staff and government agencies.
• SURS return-to-work restrictions compliance for Parkland College employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and program management over an assigned area of specialty (Grant/FWS/Loan/Scholarship/Veterans/Compliance).
• Manage day-to-day activities per federal/state/institutional requirements (financial packaging, advising, Title IV eligibility).
• Ensure program reconciliation and compliance with Title IV and institutional policy.
• Apply professional judgment on a case-by-case basis per statutes.
• Liaise with federal/state agencies, financial institutions, campus offices, counselors and administrators.
• Offer financial aid counseling to students and parents on processes.
• Monitor academic progress and advise on aid status, eligibility, and appeals.
• Represent the financial aid office at orientations, classes, visits, meetings, boards, and events.
• Participate in annual training and regulatory updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support SURS restrictions policy as applicable.

Skills

Verbal and mathematical abilities

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5 years related experience

Job description

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This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $53,809.60.

Application Close Date/Time: Sunday, August 2nd at 11:59PM CT

The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for managing a specialized federal/institutional financial aid program and assisting students/parents throughout the financial aid process.

The Advisor position is a full-time appointment on a schedule established by the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services. Overtime or an altered work schedule is sometimes required. The position involves access to and frequent handling of confidential information and records. Minimal supervision is provided; the Financial Aid Advisor must be able to work independently, accurately and prioritize tasks.

Applicants must submit:

• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership and program management over an assigned area of specialty. Specialization assignments may include Grant and FWS Coordinator, Loan Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator, Veterans Services Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator.
• Manage and execute day-to-day activities according to federal, state, and institutional requirements, including financial packaging, advising, Title IV eligibility, resolution of data conflicts and over awards.
• Accountable for program reconciliation, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and institutional policy and safeguarding the institution’s eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs.
• Utilize professional judgment on a case-by -case basis in accordance with federal, state and Intuitional statutes.
• Communicate and serve as liaison with federal and state agencies, financial institutions, campus offices, high school counselors and administrators.
• Provide financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding the financial aid or veteran processes.
• Monitor and evaluate satisfactory academic progress of students. Advise on financial aid status, eligibility, and appeal process.
• Represent the financial aid office on various platforms i.e., orientations, class presentations, campus visits, administrative meetings, Board of Trustee meetings, marketing, national and state associations.
• Participate in annual training and professional organizations to keep abreast of federal and state regulatory changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of related experienceOR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position including excellent use of English grammar are necessary.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Functional ability in departmentally related software applications, with the ability to learn new programs and adapt to new technology.
• Ability to interact with parents, students, co-workers, Parkland staff and government agencies on a professional level.
• In effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.