Financial Aid Advisor Financial Aid Student Services
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 47300 - 52000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department
Financial AidPosition Summary
The Enrollment Management Division at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSUDenver) brings together the functions of Admissions Registrar Testing Center Orientation and Financial Aid offices. Together we recruit admit and support current undergraduate and graduate students from various multicultural backgrounds. Our offices strive to support every student with quality and intentional services during their college career.
Our vision is rooted in a commitment to attract enroll retain and graduate an empowered student body. We are a student-centered evidence-based technology-driven division that collaborates with internal and external partners to support the universitys mission and commitment to access academic quality diversity equity and inclusion.
The Financial Aid Advisor develops a thorough knowledge of federal state and institutional financial aid topics to professionally advise students and parents about receiving financial aid atMSUDenver. The Advisor also administers a student portfolio to ensure timely processing of Verification C-Codes Professional Judgement and Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Dependency Overrides and other key processes to help students finance their education. The Enrollment Management Division supports and engages in Anti-Racism efforts to increase equity and access to anMSUDenver education.
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Duties/ Responsibilities
60%- Provides professional advising services:
- The Financial Aid Advisor works with prospective students continuing students families and members of theMSUDenver community in a personalized way on the financial aid application process eligibility need analysis awards disbursement federal/state institutional policy and the rights and responsibilities of receiving financial aid.
- Requires a thorough knowledge of financial aid topics including: cost of attendance federal and institutional need analysis award packaging types of aid offered how to apply for outside and internal scholarships receiving outside resources payment options financing options completing loan applications loan certification billing disbursement dates reapplying for aid withdrawal stop-out re-admit timelines/deadlines financial aid policy and procedures and the responsibilities of receiving financial aid.
- Routinely deals with problems and issues of a highly sensitive financial and personal nature and therefore must exhibit independent judgment tact and diplomacy maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to data sharing regulations. Maintain active positive relationships with the graduate departments on campus. Participate in financial aid and scholarship outreach eventsFAFSAcompletion events and other on- and off-campus outreach events.
30% Determining Financial Aid Eligibility:
- Assesses the students ability to pay for education expenses by evaluating income and household reported on theFAFSAorCASFA federal tax returns and other financial documents. Must be able to explain complex financial aid calculations and the results and rationale behind financial aid awarding in a simple and easy to understand manner to students. When requested the Financial Aid Advisor assesses documented changes in financial circumstances that occur in a students situation during the course of an academic year and exercises professional judgment in making adjustments to data elements in the formula that determines the students ability to pay for the cost of attendance. Problem solving for aid applicants include reviewing Professional Judgement and Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals resolvingFAFSAcomment codes and rejects verification review packaging aid revisions adjusting student budgets correcting over awards.
5% Continuous Professional Development:
- The Financial Aid Advisor must actively keep up to date on state and federal regulations and internal policies and procedures in order to ensure accurate and efficient interpretation of information and to ensure program compliance. They must be able to handle numerous complex tasks with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. The Financial Aid Advisor works as a team member to deliver high quality service to students and their families. Support and engage in Anti-Racism efforts pursued by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Enrollment Management Division.
5% -Project Management:
- Assist in the creation and management of office initiatives including special projects.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution verbal and written communication time management and human relations
- Proficiency with standard MS Office software applications
- Bachelors Degree
- One-year higher education experience
Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- One-year financial aid and/or scholarship experience
- General Knowledge of financial aid processes guidelines and procedures
- Knowledge of Banner or similar financial aid software
- Experience resolving data integrity issues in and discrepancies within Banner
Work Hours
- Full-time 40 hours per week Exempt
- Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm with some potential late evening and weekend hours.
- Possibility for flexible work arrangements including hybrid schedule (on campus / work from home).
- Travel: Rarely
Salary for Announcement
We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47300 - $52000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. Additionally Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end we will not pay less than $47300.
The above salary range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.
This position will remain open until filled. Please apply byNovember 03 2025for full consideration.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
If you are an Internal applicant please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu
Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Carlos AlcalaPosting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview please see: University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique access-oriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Estate Law
- Sales Experience
- Trusts
- Wealth Management
- Financial Services
- Investment Experience
- Military Experience
- Securities Law
- Customer relationship management
- Financial Planning
- Wills
About Company
MSU Denver is home to the best educational value in Colorado. With over 100 majors and minors, more than 10 graduate programs and 42 certificates, you will find high-quality, accessible, enriching education that prepares you for a successful career. MSU Denver offers the best educat ... View more
