Eastern Michigan University
Financial Aid Advisor
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Ypsilanti, MI
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Part-Time
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TBD
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Financial Aid
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June 29th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Eastern Michigan University is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. The role involves advising students and parents on financial aid programs, determining eligibility based on federal, state, and institutional policies, and administering various financial aid programs.
Highlights
- Advise students, parents, and university staff on financial aid policies and processes through multiple communication channels.
- Review financial aid applications, determine eligibility, and award financial aid accordingly.
- Administer Federal, State, and institutional financial aid programs and comply with NCAA and Mid-American Conference policies.
- Prepare and assist in generating financial aid reports.
- Conduct outreach by visiting secondary schools, community colleges, and community groups to promote financial aid programs.
- Require proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Access, Crystal Reports, and SCT Banner is strongly preferred.
- A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of direct financial aid office experience are required.
- Must demonstrate critical thinking and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak times is required.
- Familiarity with the University's Red Flags Rule and Identity Theft Prevention Policy is preferred.
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%
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