Financial Aid Advisor/Coordinator

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Financial Aid Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will
assist students in navigating their financial aid options, ensuring they have the necessary resources to pursue their educational goals. The
ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of financial services, education administration, and loan
processing.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective students and guardians to assure and discuss
  financial aid eligibility & determine eligibility/acceptance of aid package for students
• Award aid package to students, request
  disbursements and disburse aid (Direct Loans, Pell Grant, SEOG, FWS, PA Funding)
• Cross-check disbursements entered into the student
  ledgers for accuracy based on fund disbursement roster.
• Compile daily tuition reports & monitor tuition Payments due each month
  or trimester
• Process Drops & complete R2T4 worksheet for Title IV Aid students who withdraw
• Conduct Exit Interview and
  collect documentation including Exit Loan Counseling for students who withdraw
• Ensure failed Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  evaluations are reviewed for federal and state eligibility.
• Initiate collections process as needed

Experience

• Knowledge of Title IV Student Financial Aid with specific knowledge in Direct Loan, Pell Grant,
  Pa State Grant, and Campus-Based Funding
• Experience with administering Direct Loans and Pell Grant, Campus-Based Funding
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office Suite and FAME [PowerFAIDS, Ellucian, or Campuslogic] software
• Ability to
  meet deadlines and goals and to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills are essential for
  effectively advising students.
• Advance Knowledge Title IV eligibility based on the completed FAFSA & requirements for students
  and parents
• Knowledge of administering and eligibility for FWS and SEOG Programs & of academic progress to award PA State
  Grant
• Advance knowledge of School Certifying Official (SCO) Military and Veterans Benefits as well as FSA.gov and all supporting
  aid sites