Senior Financial Aid Advisor: Student Access Champion

Broward College; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FRS pension

Wellness program

PTO

Breaks (Winter/Spring)

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Advisor at its Central Campus in Florida. The role involves counseling students and families on federal, state, institutional, and foundation aid programs and processing aid records, including verification and awarding.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in a collegiate financial aid setting, with strong data analysis and regulatory knowledge. It offers competitive benefits and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, equivalent combinations considered where applicable.
• Four years of relevant experience in higher education financial aid.
• Experience with federal, state, institutional, and foundation aid programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes with individualized guidance.
• Verify data and certify grants, loans, and scholarships; review applications for basic eligibility.
• Apply professional judgment to adjust income and dependency status and recalculate awards as needed.
• Determine loan eligibility based on enrollment and program objective.
• Maintain and transmit data to federal systems (NSLDS, COD, etc.) as part of processing.
• Assist in constructing and reconciling financial aid files for reporting and auditing.
• Resolve discrepancies and reconcile files when automation is not possible.
• Respond to inquiries and coordinate with other departments where issues arise.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial aid advising

Data reconciliation

Regulatory knowledge

Financial data analysis

Customer counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Broward College is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Advisor at its Central Campus in Florida. The role involves counseling students and families on federal, state, institutional, and foundation aid programs and processing aid records, including verification and awarding.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in a collegiate financial aid setting, with strong data analysis and regulatory knowledge. It offers competitive benefits and full-time hours.