Financial Aid Advisor II

Posting Details Position Description Posting Number 201201244P Position Title Financial Aid Advisor II Department Enrollment Management: Financial Aid Position Summary The Financial Aid Advisor II is responsible for providing direct service to students and their families in regard to the financial aid process and advises them in all phases of the financial aid application and delivery system. This position will evaluate financial aid applications and determine aid packages in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies governing financial aid. Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree plus two years of related experience in financial aid or equivalent combination of education and experience Ellucian Colleague experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Ability Working knowledge of Title IV programs and federal and state regulations preferred Customer service experience Knowledge of integrated financial aid systems, Ellucian/Colleague preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work independently Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment Accuracy and attention to detail are imperative Ability to collaborate with others and exercise sensitivity to matters of confidentiality Excellent communication and presentation skills Commitment to student service Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed Physical Requirements Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position requires sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer and may require additional hours during peak times. Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Essential Functions Serve as a member of the Office of Financial Aid Answer general and specific questions concerning financial aid and Stevenson University Evaluate caller needs and provides responses and solutions or determine the call should be researched by other staff members Provide follow-up to all inquiries when needed Assist students and parents in the completion of financial aid forms Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, and money management. Assist with training new Financial Aid Advisors and help answer questions Provide a default management and debt counseling program to students Answer questions, inquiries, or requests from students, parents, or campus constituencies regarding financial aid programs Assist the financial aid staff in returning phone messages Code and scan documents essential to the financial aid processing into our systems (Colleague, Docescan) Collect and track financial aid documents Screen aid applications and supporting documentation submitted by students for accuracy and consistency Serve as the first line of contact for the financial aid office to students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of the community Collect, verify, and/or analyze financial data on students to determine aid eligibility; makes awards with federal, state, and/or institutional guidelines Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and retention programs Reports To Associate Director Quick Link for Posting Posting Information Number of Available Positions 3 Work Location Owings Mills Position Category Staff Position Type Full-Time Months/Year 12 Hrs/Week 40 Hrs/Year 2080 If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning dateEnding DateFLSA Non-Exempt Payroll Biweekly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $21.63-$23.07 hourly ($45,000-$48,000 annualized) Benefits Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 08/29/2025 Closing Date/Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled No EEO Statement EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability