Financial Aid Advisor
Financial Aid Advisor
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3-6 monthsÂ
Work Schedule: On-site
Interview Process: On-site or virtual
Position Summary
Our client is seeking six Financial Aid Advisors to support its financial aid operations at a campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Financial Aid Advisor will assist students with financial aid eligibility, application processing, documentation, and award certification. This position works closely with senior advisors, coordinators, and management to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial aid applications and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
The ideal candidate will have experience in student financial aid administration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with students and college personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Provide financial aid guidance and counseling to students regarding available programs, eligibility requirements, application processes, and award options.
Review and process financial aid applications to determine student eligibility for grants, loans, scholarships, and other financial assistance.
Verify student information, analyze income and budget data, and certify financial aid awards.
Request, review, and process additional documentation as needed to support financial aid eligibility determinations.
Access and analyze data from federal financial aid systems, including the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), Federal Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), and Federal Central Processing System (CPS).
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial aid records and documentation.
Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial aid files for state and federal reporting.
Identify and resolve discrepancies by reviewing reports, reconciling records, and manually correcting files when system limitations prevent automated processing.
Research and resolve student financial aid inquiries, problematic transactions, and processing issues.
Collaborate with other college departments to address financial aid processing concerns and ensure timely resolution.
Assist students at campus service counters as needed.
Maintain accurate financial aid data and support compliance with applicable federal and state requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Associate degree required.
A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of the degree, where applicable.
Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in financial aid, student services, higher education administration, or a closely related field.
Knowledge of higher education financial aid processes, including eligibility determination, application processing, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Experience reviewing, verifying, and processing financial aid applications and supporting documentation.
Familiarity with federal financial aid systems, such as NSLDS, COD, and CPS, is preferred.
Experience analyzing data, reconciling records, identifying discrepancies, and resolving financial aid processing issues.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specialized computer systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to resolve issues and support financial aid operations.
Work Environment
This is an on-site position based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Financial Aid Advisor will work directly with students and college personnel to support financial aid processing, counseling, and administrative operations.