Financial Aid Advisor I

Tamus; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Texas A&M University Scholarships And Financial Aid seeks a Financial Aid Advisor I to counsel students and families on aid eligibility, and to conduct one-on-one appointments for special circumstances and cost of attendance changes.

The role supports workshops and presentations on and off campus; requires attention to detail and a customer-service mindset; occasional travel and flexible hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
• Occasional Travel.
• May be asked to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels students on financial aid under supervision.
• Learns to review student files and assist with adjustments and appeals.
• Learns to award, revise and approve financial aid within program policy controls.

Job description

Job Title

Financial Aid Advisor I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Scholarships And Financial Aid

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.64 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Scholarships & Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I to advise and counsel student and their families on aid eligibility. The position also will conduct one-on-one appointments in regard to student special circumstances, satisfactory academic progress and cost of attendance changes. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about providing excellent customer service while assisting students and families with their financial needs. The Financial Aid Advisor assists in facilitating workshops and on occasion may give presentations on and off campus to groups regarding financial aid and scholarships.

What You Need to Know

• Salary Range : $21.64/ hour
• Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
• Other Requirements:
  • Occasional Travel.
  • May be asked to work weekends, holidays, and outside regular business hours during peak periods.
  • Must comply with Texas A&M System Policy 07.02 Texas Higher Education Fair Lending Practices.
  • Must be in good standing on all Federal Student Loans. The U.S. Dept. of Education will not grant access to student loan data for any individual who is in default status. Access to such information is a necessity for this position. Must be able to rectify default status within three months of employment. Good standing must be maintained for continued employment.

Who We Are

The mission of Scholarships & Financial Aid is to provide students and their families with the financial information, resources, and support needed to attend Texas A&M University. We offer a wide range of financial assistance programs, including grants, student loans, work-study employment, military education benefits, athletic aid coordination, and short-term and emergency tuition loans. Our office administers aid and military education benefits for students at Texas A&M's College Station, Galveston, McAllen, School of Law, and Health Science Center campuses-disbursing over $1 billion in financial assistance during the last academic year.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 50%: Advising
  • Under close supervision, uses discretion and independent judgment to advise and counsel students on financial aid.
  • Learns how to collaborate with on campus representatives regarding students financial aid concerns.
  • Learns how to and assists with reviews of student files and makes adjustments as needed.
  • Learns the student financial aid appeal process and shadows team members.
  • Learns how to and awards, revises and/or approves the awarding of financial aid through the specific controls of program policy and guidelines.
• 20%: Financial Aid Knowledge & Team Support
  • Learns, interprets, and maintains knowledge of current federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to financial aid.
  • Learns how staff interact with and transition students from prospective to currently enrolled students.
  • Ensures that processing activities adhere to established policies and procedures.
• 20%: Awarding
  • Manages the awarding and processing of financial aid for student populations requiring manual review.
  • Reviews