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Job description
Overview
Financial Aid Advisor (2 positions available)
Location: Padron Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID:
Department: Financial Aid
Reports To: Director
Closing Date: November 23, 2025
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
First Review Date: October 1, 2025
Job Details
Job Family: STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)
Grade: 12
Salary: $22.95 - $27.45
What you will be doing
Analyzes/interprets federal, state and institutional policies and eligibility
Reviews/evaluates student data and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy and determine eligibility for federal, state and district grants, scholarships and other financial assistance programs
Resolves conflicts between applications for aid and supporting documentation
Interprets federal and state income tax returns as they apply to student eligibility
Adjusts student and parent data at the DOE-Central Processor services
Informs and advises students/parents regarding availability of funding sources, application process and procedures, rights and responsibilities related to student financial assistance
Delivers financial aid workshops, training sessions and other activities on or off campus
Applies and monitors the student financial assistance academic progress policy to determine continued eligibility
Coordinates the review and delivery of specific Financial Aid programs for the campus
Trains/provides work direction to student workers and other personnel as assigned
Assists the Campus Director in developing and improving program policies
Assists in a variety of special projects and programs
Serves on college committees (e.g., Standards of Academic Progress Committee, Campus or College-wide Scholarship Committee)
Conducts Stafford loan exit interviews and workshops to reduce Miami Dade College Stafford loan default rate
Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of related experience
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
Knowledge and experience in current federal and state financial aid policies and procedures
Ability to acquire and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of complex Federal, State and Institutional financial aid regulations, procedures and directives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications
Ability to work with designated student databases and college financial aid systems (Prosam)
Working knowledge of preparation of business correspondence, reports, forms, vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents connected with financial aid tasks
Ability to use correct business spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
Superior interpersonal and persuasive communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and weekends
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team and to multi-task in a fast-paced, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
Preferences
Note: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. Some servicemembers may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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