Financial Aid Advisor

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

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Posting Number: S14782P

Working Title:

FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR
Department: VPI-Student Financial Aid
Posting Date: 02/27/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Advertised Salary:
Up To $45,000
Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026

Advise students and parents regarding federal, state and institutional student financial aid, and assist with related student financial aid application processes. Determine eligibility for and revise student financial aid awards according to established guidelines and policies. Remain current regarding federal, state and institutional student financial aid regulations, policies and procedures. Assist the Assistant Director for Federal Work Study Program Management with administering the America Reads and Counts tutoring program.

• Acute attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask with high levels of accuracy
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Above average computer skills
• Serve various student and parent populations
• Strong computer and technology skills

• Climb stairs
• Lift up to 30 pounds or more
• Sitting for extended periods of time doing computer work
• Some evening and weekend work
• Some travel involved for outreach events off campus
• Driving

40%:
Advise accurately and efficiently students and parents who call, visit, or e‑mail the office regarding financial aid information and processes throughout the lifecycle of financial aid application through receipt of aid funds and after;
Provide assistance to students, families, and colleagues in completing financial aid application processes;
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant student information and financial aid processing systems;
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student and family data and information;
Maintain security of student records and related information.

20%:
Collaborate with other employees on office committees regarding policy, procedures, and training opportunities;
Participate in approved professional development activities in coordination with supervisor;
Assist with presentations and financial aid outreach events, delivering information and responding to questions accurately, timely, and professionally;
Assist in training new employees (permanent and temporary, including interns and graduate assistants), as needed.

20%:
Process numerous and complex reports;
Remain current regarding federal, state and university regulations, policies and procedures concerning financial aid related matters;
Assist with administering the America Reads and Counts tutoring program;
Serve as backup to the Assistant Director for all FWS procedures including payroll, human resources, reporting and communication;
Review and process timesheets for off‑campus FWS employees.

10%:
Adhere to all statutory, regulatory, and policy guidance, including office policies and procedures.

5%:
Provide clear and accurate documentation of transactions, conversations, interactions, and edits to records affecting student eligibility and/or compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and/or policies;
Assist with office reception duties, as needed;
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include working in other areas of the office, as needed.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Willis Kallay
Email: willis.kallay

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.