Financial Aid Advisor Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Job ID55384
Location
Columbia
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Hiring Department
Student Financial Aid
Job Description
The Financial Aid Advisor role is an integral part of the Student Financial Aid office. This position synthesizes information from all financial aid areas and provides excellent customer service to students and their families. This fast-paced environment allows multiple training opportunities as well as professional growth.
Financial Aid Advisors must be flexible and enjoy helping students and families navigate the financial aid process, working together on a team, and completing various tasks each day.
Advise students and families on financial aid eligibility requirements for federal, state, and institutional aid programs
Communicate with students and parents in person, on the phone, and through e-mail Assist students with completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Discuss scholarship and grant renewal criteria
Counsel students and parents on Satisfactory Academic Progress, the Special -Circumstances process, and Verification
Advise students on study abroad costs and trip planning
Assist students with Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling
Counsel students on loan debt, repayments plans, and loan consolidation
Perform outreach activities, including supervising an information table at events, high school presentations, and departmental presentations
Represent Student Financial Aid within the state, regional, and national financial aid organizations
Other duties as assigned
Shift
40 hours/week
Occasional weekends and evenings are possible
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Grade:

GGS-007

University Title:

Student Support Specialist II
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Resume highlighting relevant education and experience. Cover letter preferred.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.