Student-Focused Financial Aid Advisor

Florida National Univer; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida National University is seeking a Staff - Financial Aid Officer (Full Time) at the Hialeah, FL campus. The role supports the Financial Aid Director in planning, organizing and supervising aid programs and services.

You will handle inquiries, manage awards, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in campus events and special projects while maintaining student confidentiality and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Numerical, literacy, organization and planning skills are required.
• Verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Problem solving ability with attention to detail is important.
• Accuracy, flexibility, reliability and teamwork are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Financial Aid Director in planning, organizing and supervising the Financial Aid department.
• Responds promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail.
• Ensures compliance with FERPA, GDPR, FIPA and related laws and university policies.
• Participates in university events, committees and special projects as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of federal/state regulations and the FSA handbook.
• Performs duties with integrity and protects student confidentiality.
• Attends financial aid webinars and remains current with regulatory updates.

Skills

Numerical skills

Literacy

Organization

Planning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Florida National University is seeking a Staff - Financial Aid Officer (Full Time) at the Hialeah, FL campus. The role supports the Financial Aid Director in planning, organizing and supervising aid programs and services.

You will handle inquiries, manage awards, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in campus events and special projects while maintaining student confidentiality and accurate records.