Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions available) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions available) Location: Padron Campus Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 1008803 Job Details Job FamilySTAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)Grade12Salary$22.95 - $27.45DepartmentFinancial AidReports ToDirectorClosing DateNovember 23, 2025FLSA StatusNon-ExemptFirst Review DateOctober 1, 2025Position Overview The Financial Aid Advisor reviews and evaluates students’ financial aid requests and makes award adjustments and recalculations. The Advisor may be responsible for overseeing the campus coordination, review and delivery of a Financial Aid specific program, based on the needs of the department. What you will be doing Analyzes/interprets federal, state and institutional policies and eligibilityReviews/evaluates student data and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy of data and determines eligibility for a wide variety of federal, state and district grant, scholarships and other financial assistance programsResolves conflicts between application for aid and supporting documentationInterprets federal and state income tax returns as they apply to student eligibilityAdjusts student and parent data at the DOE-Central Processor servicesInforms and advises students/parents regarding availability of various funding sources, application process and procedures, rights and responsibilities related to student financial assistanceDelivers financial aid workshops, training sessions and other activities on or off campus to students/parentsApplies and monitors the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued student eligibilityCoordinates the review and delivery of specific Financial Aid programs for the campusTrains/provides work direction to student workers and other personnel as assignedAssists the Campus Director in the development and improvement of various program policiesAssists in variety of special projects and programsServes on college committees; such as, Standards of Academic Progress Committee, Campus or College wide Scholarship CommitteeConducts Stafford loan exit interviews and workshops to reduce Miami Dade College Stafford loan default ratePerforms other duties as assignedWhat you need to succeed Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experienceAll degrees must be from a regionally accredited institutionKnowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and proceduresKnowledge and experience in current federal and state financial aid policies and proceduresAbility to acquire and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of complex Federal, State and Institutional financial aid regulations, procedures and directivesProficiency in Microsoft Office and database applicationsAbility to work with designated student databases and college financial aid systems (Prosam)Working knowledge of preparation of business correspondence, reports, forms, vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents connected with financial aid job tasks Ability to use correct business spelling, grammar punctuation and formattingPossess superior interpersonal and persuasive communication skillsAbility to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skillsAbility to work a flexible which may include evening and weekend assignmentsAbility to work effectively in a dynamic team and to multi task in a fast-paced, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staffPreferences Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.Additional Requirements The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.