Jr. Advisor, Financial Assistance
Jr. Advisor, Financial Assistance
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The Jr. Advisor Financial Assistance (A) provides financial aid and scholarship information and guidance to prospective and currently enrolled students and their families in order to facilitate a payment plan for students seeking a University education. Moreover the Jr. Advisor Financial Assistance (A) assists students in identifying and applying for available loans grants and scholarships.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Helps students develop a budget to minimize student debt.
2. Reviews student files correspondence and exercises discretionary role in awarding scholarships grants and other monetary rewards.
3. Audits financial aid accounts as needed.
4. Responds to questions and counseling needs in-person and by mail phone and e-mail.
5. Assists in facilitating workshops and makes presentations on and off campus to groups regarding financial aid and scholarships.
6. Inputs and updates information into appropriate financial aid system.
7. Serves as a liaison with other University departments.
8. Contacts students regarding changes in eligibility of awards or any other significant development.
9. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current financial aid practices through training professional seminars workshops and associations.
10. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A4Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
