Financial Aid Advisor: Analysis, Compliance & Outreach

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, seeks a Financial Aid Officer to manage all facets of financial aid processing, including need analysis, aid eligibility, and packaging. The role supports census date adjustments and related processing tasks, integrating scholarship and special projects as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; familiarity with automated systems such as PeopleSoft or Banner is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Three years of related financial aid experience.
• Experience with automated financial aid systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner) preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent research and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of financial aid processing, including reviewing files, need analysis, packaging, and aid offers.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with financial aid regulations; develop policy guidelines.
• Represent financial aid at open houses and outreach events.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of rules and regulations; share updates with the department.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Research skills

Financial aid experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Banner

Job description

University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, seeks a Financial Aid Officer to manage all facets of financial aid processing, including need analysis, aid eligibility, and packaging. The role supports census date adjustments and related processing tasks, integrating scholarship and special projects as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; familiarity with automated systems such as PeopleSoft or Banner is preferred.