Financial Aid Advisor

Job overview

The Financial Aid Advisor role is onsite at Valley College’s Akron, OH campus; compensation is not specified. The advisor administers financial aid programs to provide the greatest possible benefit to students and the college. The role helps students understand and access financial aid by preparing aid packages, conducting orientations and counseling, and coordinating with agencies. It also supports compliant program administration through accurate accounting, collections, reporting, and policy updates.

What you'll do

• Administer state, federal, and institutional financial aid programs under applicable requirements and policies
• interview students and prepare financial aid packages, including refinancing
• develop financial aid resources and liaise with agencies
• stay current on regulations and procedures and inform management of changes
• conduct orientations and financial counseling
• maintain financial aid accounting procedures
• coordinate collections
• complete reporting
• conduct entrance and exit interviews and default management
• assist with financial aid policy development and revisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial aid advisor

akron oh

valley college

full-time

campus

student financial aid

financial counseling

aid packages

federal programs

state programs

financial aid reporting

monday–friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. standard work week; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Occasional travel to other campuses or work-related locations may be required.

About the employer

Valley College is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.