Financial Aid Advisor I - Packaging & Compliance

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor I to join the Office of Financial Aid. The role conducts need assessments, provides counseling on packaging, reviews applications for completeness, and maintains accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include document processing, need analysis, aid coordination, loan origination, outreach, and compliance/training. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 0–6 months experience. Hourly range: $25.00–$30.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combined experience/education is acceptable for the role.
• 0–6 months of relevant experience indicated by Minimum Experience.
• Knowledge of FAFSA, CSS PROFILE, and W-2s is referenced in the responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Document Processing: determine when documents were submitted and understand how documents are processed.
• Need Analysis and Verification: review FAFSA, CSS PROFILE, W-2s, process Tier 1 and Tier 2 files, review special circumstances.
• Aid Coordination: analyze cost of attendance, differentiate types of aid, add awards per manager directions.
• Loans: identify loan programs, originate Stafford and PLUS loans, troubleshoot disbursement issues, assist with SAP/R2T4.
• Outreach: participate on phone shifts and attend FAO events.
• Compliance and Training: use FSA Handbook and NASFAA to research regulations, assist audits, draft policies.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Combined experience/education

Job description

The University of Southern California is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor I to join the Office of Financial Aid. The role conducts need assessments, provides counseling on packaging, reviews applications for completeness, and maintains accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include document processing, need analysis, aid coordination, loan origination, outreach, and compliance/training. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 0–6 months experience. Hourly range: $25.00–$30.00.