Job Title: Financial Aid Advisor, 36355
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 34335
Hiring Department

Office of Financial Aid

Job Description The UMKC Financial Aid office is seeking applications for a Financial Aid Advisor. The Financial Aid Advisor counsels and provides customer service to families and individuals applying for financial aid. This position meets with walk-in traffic, assures coverage of phone, answers general office email, and may take virtual appointments to support students and families. They assist with the financial aid process and help resolve problems associated with student receipt of financial aid. Successful applicants will have a flexible approach to daily work tasks and expectations, as well as the ability to develop good, efficient customer relations.Duties include, but are not limited to:

Meet with students to assist in the completion and processing of applications. This may include helping complete forms and applications, answering questions, providing information, resolving problems, and other related tasksAnswer emails and phone calls regarding general financial aid processes and questions. Escalate issues to proper staff as neededAnalyze and process financial aid documents to determine completion of forms and eligibility for financial aid. Inform student of any missing documents that may delay receipt of financial aid. Review documentation for accuracy to determine if file is complete and is to be awarded or if corrections must be processedAssists with the verification process and compare data on FAFSA applications with federal tax returns, other documentation, and eligibility criteria for multiple award programs, making corrections to student applications as neededUses our document imaging system, Perceptive Content, to scan and document all paperwork submitted by studentsEnter data documentation into Student Information SystemStaying current on all federal, state and institutional aid regulations and guidelines and internal processing of financial aid along with documentation requirementsConducts presentations to campus and regional community partners at scheduled events, including area high-school Financial Aid Nights. Presentation information includes completing the FAFSA, the financial aid awarding process, financial literacy, and required procedures regarding financial aid eligibility

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in financial aid preferred.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time, benefit-eligible

Salary

$15.29 / hr

Application Deadline

9/27/2020

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

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