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- Analyze, interpret and follow federal, state and institutional regulations
- Perform student aid needs analysis, verification of financial data and other criteria
- Counsel and advise students on the student aid application process,
- Serve as the financial aid contact for the veteran's population in providing
- Troubleshoot student inquiry at the front service counter.
- Conduct Financial Aid, Scholarship, and Student Employment workshops and Debt
- Perform other related duties.
- Knowledgeable
- At
- Proficient
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete various projects within
- He/she must have excellent
FA Advisor/Program Specialist - Newark, United States - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Description
Title:
FA Advisor/Program Specialist
Department:
Student Financial Aid Services
Reports To:
Exec Dir Student Fin Aid Srvcs
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
Assists and supports the director in the
administration of student financial assistance, scholarship, and student employment
programs in compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations.
Coordinates one or more federal, state and institutional student aid programs.
Serves as a student problem-solver by working in the front servicing line by
offering the best customer service. The position reports to the Director of
Student Financial Aid Services.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinate
administrative activities involved in administering one or more student aid
programs or processes.
activities and deadlines required to administer the program and if
appropriate, reconciling the student aid program.
institutional student aid and scholarship programs.
aid award packaging, process and originate educational loans for students and
parents, and other procedures necessary to deliver financial aid to students.
circumstances, rights and responsibilities regarding student aid, academic progress
requirements and procedures for appealing, and other information related to
student scholarships, grants, work and loans.
differences between private and federal student loans, explaining their rights
to refuse all or borrow less than the maximum loan allowed, and discussing NJIT's
cohort default rate and other necessary information as per Department of
Defense MOU.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- A
Bachelor's degree is required. A minimum of two years of professional financial
aid experience is required.
budgets, financial aid packaging, professional judgment policies, debt
management, and federal, state and private grants, scholarships, work and loan
programs.
exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically
preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner ERP and
strong PC based computer systems and electronic reporting processes.
Effective public speaking and interpersonal/counseling skills are required.
team player, pay careful attention to detail, work independently and have a
positive attitude toward student service.
Bargaining Unit:
PSA
Range/Band:
20
FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time
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