Job Information
Ferris State University Financial Aid Advisor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Position Title:
Financial Aid Advisor
Location:
Grand Rapids (Kendall)
Department:
92500 - KCAD Student Services Support
Advertised Salary:
$45,000 - $50,000 commensurate with qualifications plus an excellent, comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, retirement, etc.)
FLSA:
Exempt
*Temporary/Continuing: *
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
Provide expert financial aid counseling to students and parents, including appropriate information on aid eligibility, debt management, cost of attendance at Ferris State University and more. Maintain a high level of expertise concerning the regulatory governance of institutional, state, and federal financial aid programs, with an ability to convey complex financial aid concepts to a diverse constituent base that includes students, parents and families, faculty and staff, executive leadership and more. Develop and manage policies and processes designed to ensure the effective distribution of financial resources, leveraging efficiencies that minimize underutilization of funds and maximize student recruitment, retention, and success.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of bachelor's degree, eight years of work in financial aid, or in an education setting providing advising/counseling support, or at another institution with budgetary/fiscal responsibility and planning.