Financial Aid Advisor

Lebanon, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

POSITION TITLE: Financial Aid Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid

SUPERVISOR: ExecutiveDirector of Financial Aid

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION

This position is responsible to assist prospective current and past Cumberland University students with the Financial Aid process through the timely processing of financial aid paperwork.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

To possess the understanding of and the commitment to the University Mission.
To answer questions either by phone email and video or in person and conduct follow-up communications with students parents faculty and staff as needed to ensure the award process is completed in a timely manner.
To assist in the collection and verification of data ensuring the information is accurate and timely.
To provide the first-line contact for students parents faculty and staff for the Financial Aid Office.
To counsel prospective students and their families regarding the financial assistance process and the possibilities for aid at Cumberland University.
To package aid for an assigned caseload using federal state and institutional guidelines.
To complete the award letter for an assigned caseload as the awards and student applications are received and processed.
To maintain current knowledge of financial assistance in Higher Education either through studies or seminars.
Performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned and/or requested by the supervisor and/or superior.
Participates in and completes a Performance Management Process which follows the guidelines set forth by the University.

DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT

Performs duties and responsibilities with moderate supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities in agreement with supervisor and/or superior. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: Associate degree

Preferred:Bachelors degree or higher degree

1 - 2 yearswork experience in a related field

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Excellent oral communications skills
Record keeping and repo11ing skills
Filing skills
Organizational skills
Computer knowledge and skills

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Financial Aid Advisor DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid SUPERVISOR: ExecutiveDirector of Financial AidGENERAL JOB FUNCTIONThis position is responsible to assist prospective current and past Cumberland University students with the Financial Aid process through the timely pr...