Sobre esta vaga de Financial Aid Advisor na Bowie State University
Job Posting:
JR101941 Financial Aid Advisor (Open)Department:
BSU Financial Aid, PMPosition Type:
RegularOpen Date:
07-14-2026Close Date:
$55,000-$60,000Job Description:
Responsible for providing guidance, explaining policies, and helping to secure the necessary funding for students to attend college. Responsibilities include:Responsibilities:
- Guide students and parents(families) through the financial aid process, including the completion of relevant forms such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Inform and educate students and parents (families) about different types of financial aid available, such as scholarships, grants, and loans
- Communicate with students about their financial aid package and any adjustments that may occur
- Assist students with loan applications, entrance and exit counseling, and debt management
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and regulations
- Coordinate with other departments in the institution, including the admissions and registrar’s offices, to ensure accuracy in student records
- Help students understand the implications of their financial decisions, promoting responsible borrowing
- Responds to all student communication (email/phone calls) within 24 to 48 hours
- Conduct scheduled appointments with new and continuing students
- Conduct financial aid presentations and workshops for prospective and current students
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in financial aid counseling or a related field is preferred
Conditions of Employment:
- May require evening and weekend work.
Additional Job Information:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement account
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