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Eastern Michigan University

Financial Aid Advisor

🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, MI 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Eastern Michigan University is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. The advisor guides students and parents on financial aid programs and eligibility requirements, determines aid eligibility according to federal, state, and institutional policies, and administers various financial aid programs.

Highlights
  • Advise students, parents, and university staff on financial aid policies through multiple communication channels.
  • Review financial aid applications, determine eligibility, and award aid accordingly.
  • Administer Federal, State, and institutional financial aid programs.
  • Review and interpret financial aid regulations to ensure eligibility compliance.
  • Prepare and assist with financial aid reporting and documentation.
  • Promote financial aid programs at secondary schools, community colleges, and community groups.
  • Represent the Office of Financial Aid in collaboration with other university departments.
  • Comply with NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and university policies and procedures.
  • Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong oral and written communication.
  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of direct financial aid office experience are required.
  • Preferred knowledge of Access, Crystal Reports, SCT Banner, and university policies on identity theft prevention.

Financial Aid Advisor Full Description

Title: Financial Aid Advisor
Employee Classification: PT
Pay Grade: PT 07
Division: Enrollment Management
Subdivision: Financial Aid Office
Department: Enrollment Management
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
The Primary responsibility of this position is to advise students and parents about financial aid programs and eligibility requirements, determine financial aid eligibility based on federal, state, and institutional policy/regulations, and administer specific financial aid programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Provide continuous financial aid assistance and counseling services on a daily basis to students, parents, university staff and others regarding financial aid policy and processes through email, telephone, in person, presentations, and social media.Review financial aid applications, determine eligibility, and award aid.Administer Federal, State, and institutional financial aid programs.Review and interpret regulations in reference to financial aid awarding requirements, to ensure continued eligibility.Prepare and assist in the preparation of various reports.Visit secondary schools, community colleges, and community groups to promote and explain the University's financial aid program.Review and interpret regulations in reference to financial aid awarding requirements.Represent the Office of Financial Aid to one or more University departments and offices.Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree is required.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and use professional judgment in order to determine financial aid eligibility and award financial aid, is required.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.Ability to work evenings and weekends during certain times of the year is required.One year of direct financial aid office experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Access, Crystal Reports and SCT Banner is strongly preferred.Knowledge of the University's Red Flags Rule and Identify Theft Prevention Policy and Procedure.

Special Instructions:N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%