Financial Aid Advisor I - 529014

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $55K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ April 11th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor I. This role involves advising students on federal aid programs, private lending, and university policies, evaluating financial need, and administering federal aid funding under general supervision to support student enrollment and retention.

Highlights

Advise students on federal, institutional, and private financial aid resources.
Evaluate applicants' financial need and apply knowledge of Title IV federal aid programs.
Administer federal aid funding and resolve low-complexity financial aid issues.
Utilize computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
Require excellent verbal communication, public speaking, and customer service skills.
Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be at least 19 years old with a compliant Motor Vehicle Report.
Preferred candidates have a bachelor's in business, public relations, marketing, communications, education, counseling, or related field, or one year of financial aid experience.
Annual federal funding processed exceeds $250 million, impacting about 60% of the student body.
Pay grade ranges from $44,200 minimum to $55,300 midpoint (Salaried E6).