Financial Aid Analyst: Student Support & Compliance

Alabama-A; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama-A is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to evaluate and award federal, state, and university financial aid in alignment with regulations and campus policies. You will assess student needs and counsel families on aid options, processes, and requirements, and participate in academic progress decisions and program administration.

You will also handle eligibility reviews, professional judgments, and data reporting, while supporting workshops and advisement services for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of data management systems and processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies concerning financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and evaluates the financial viability of students and families and provides advice on financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.
• Reviews and assesses eligibility of applications for financial aid; exercises professional judgment to determine adjustments.
• Reviews for accuracy and provides signature approval/disapproval of loan applications, promissory notes, and other financial documents.
• Conducts orientations, entrance and exit interviews, per guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves problems related to unit transactions; liaises with stakeholders.
• Oversees data collection, management, and reporting; participates in data systems development.
• Implements and oversees one or more administrative programs or service areas, as assigned.
• Trains staff and may supervise student employees or lower-level staff.
• Conducts workshops to students, parents on financial aid policy and procedures.
• Participates in scholarship and progress appeal readings.
• Provides academic advisement and crisis intervention referrals; arranges tutorial support.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Alabama-A is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to evaluate and award federal, state, and university financial aid in alignment with regulations and campus policies. You will assess student needs and counsel families on aid options, processes, and requirements, and participate in academic progress decisions and program administration.

You will also handle eligibility reviews, professional judgments, and data reporting, while supporting workshops and advisement services for students.