Student Financial Aid Advisor - Compliance & Planning

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 49,330 - 60,293; Full time

Job summary

A community college institution in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Student Financial Assistance Advisor to manage financial aid services and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires three years of financial aid experience and skills in advising, communicating with stakeholders, and conducting workshops. The position is full-time and offers a starting salary of $54,812. Candidates must reside in Ohio and be available for onsite work as required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting student success in financial aid advising and financial planning.
• Knowledge of federal IRS rules that deal with individual taxpayer returns.

Responsibilities

• Determines the packaging of student financial aid awards in accordance with regulations.
• Monitors and implements federal regulations pertaining to student loan and grants.
• Serves as an information resource regarding compliance and financial aid.
• Conducts financial aid and financial literacy workshops for students.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations related to establishing student eligibility

Proficient with an automated database system (i.e. BANNER)

Basic skills in keyboarding, math, and grammar

Superior organizational and customer service skills

Outstanding verbal communication skills

Education

Three years of professional financial aid experience in a college financial aid office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

A community college institution in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Student Financial Assistance Advisor to manage financial aid services and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires three years of financial aid experience and skills in advising, communicating with stakeholders, and conducting workshops. The position is full-time and offers a starting salary of $54,812. Candidates must reside in Ohio and be available for onsite work as required.