FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR at University of Mississippi in University, MS

Summary: The University of Mississippi, fondly referred to as Ole Miss, is a premier public research institution dedicated to fostering an inclusive community. The Financial Aid Advisor role involves counseling students on financial aid processes, evaluating applications, and assisting with reporting to ensure the awarding of aid to qualifying students. Responsibilities: - Analyzes and evaluates financial circumstances for students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility, requirements, and the application process - Awards student aid based on independent assessment of student’s eligibility needs and interprets/modifies computer generated award packages as needed - Counsels’ students on matters concerning maintenance of academic eligibility for student aid - Serves as liaison with state, federal, and other financial aid agencies; keeps abreast of student assistance opportunities and program regulations - Conducts workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and/or other interested parties on financial aid policy and procedural issues - Participates in committee readings for scholarship selection and academic progress appeals - Communicates pertinent information and instructions to students and parents regarding the application for, the delivery of, and the responsibilities accompanying loans, grants, college work/study and scholarship programs - Manages the administrative responsibilities of an assigned functional area (e.g. awarding of scholarships including benefit awards such as child of faculty/staff and alumni scholarships, and oversees the special awarding requirements for study abroad) - Counsels and advises students, prospective students and parents regarding financing options and determines which financial products best meet the students’ needs and financial circumstances by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different financial options - Cooperates with the various financial aid program administrators within the financial aid department in order to facilitate delivery of aid to students and administration of the various aid programs - Exercises professional judgment and makes decisions regarding students with special conditions as defined by federal guidelines - Awards student aid based on independent assessment of student’s eligibility needs and interprets and modifies computer generated award packages as needed - Cooperates with and assists students in their dealings with other departments that are associated with student financial aid e.g. Bursar's office, accounting office, admissions, and academic departments and assists in recruiting and orientation activities as needed - Maintains a working knowledge of pertinent federal regulations and participates in opportunities to update and enhance such knowledge - Offers appropriate financial counseling, advises students about academic progress requirements, advises students on requirements for completing the financial aid application process, and directs students to academic, peer and other counseling as needed - Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with University, SEC Conference, and NCAA rules Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's (Required) - Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required Required Skills: Financial Aid Process, Financial Aid Eligibility Assessment, Federal Financial Aid Regulations, Student Financial Counseling, Scholarship Awarding, Financial Aid Application Processing, Counseling