Stevenson University
Financial Aid Advisor II
🇺🇸 Owings Mills, MD
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $22 - $23 per Hour
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ September 1st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide direct service and advice to students and families regarding financial aid application and delivery.
- Evaluate financial aid applications and determine aid packages according to governing policies.
- Assist with training new Financial Aid Advisors and manage default management and debt counseling.
- Handle inquiries from students, parents, and campus constituencies about financial aid programs.
- Use Ellucian Colleague and Docescan systems for document processing; Microsoft Office proficiency required.
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related financial aid experience; Ellucian Colleague experience preferred.
- Work involves sitting long periods, keyboarding, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
- Position offers an hourly salary range of $21.63-$23.07 ($45,000-$48,000 annually) with biweekly payroll.
- Reports to the Associate Director in the Enrollment Management: Financial Aid department.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed and demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.
Financial Aid Advisor II Full Description
Position Title | Financial Aid Advisor II
Department | Enrollment Management: Financial Aid
Position Summary | The Financial Aid Advisor II is responsible for providing direct service to students and their families in regard to the financial aid process and advises them in all phases of the financial aid application and delivery system. This position will evaluate financial aid applications and determine aid packages in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies governing financial aid.
Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of related experience in financial aid or equivalent combination of education and experienceEllucian Colleague experience preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability | Working knowledge of Title IV programs and federal and state regulations preferred Customer service experience Knowledge of integrated financial aid systems, Ellucian/Colleague preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Must be organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task and work independently Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment Accuracy and attention to detail are imperative Ability to collaborate with others and exercise sensitivity to matters of confidentiality Excellent communication and presentation skills Commitment to student service Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Physical Requirements | Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position requires sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer and may require additional hours during peak times. Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Essential Functions | Serve as a member of the Office of Financial Aid Answer general and specific questions concerning financial aid and Stevenson University Evaluate caller needs and provides responses and solutions or determine the call should be researched by other staff members Provide follow-up to all inquiries when needed Assist students and parents in the completion of financial aid forms Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, and money management. Assist with training new Financial Aid Advisors and help answer questions Provide a default management and debt counseling program to students Answer questions, inquiries, or requests from students, parents, or campus constituencies regarding financial aid programs Assist the financial aid staff in returning phone messages Code and scan documents essential to the financial aid processing into our systems (Colleague, Docescan) Collect and track financial aid documents Screen aid applications and supporting documentation submitted by students for accuracy and consistency Serve as the first line of contact for the financial aid office to students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of the community Collect, verify, and/or analyze financial data on students to determine aid eligibility; makes awards with federal, state, and/or institutional guidelines Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and retention programs
Reports To | Associate Director
Quick Link for Posting | https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/8628
Work Location | Owings Mills
Position Category | Staff
Position Type | Full-Time
Months/Year | 12
Hrs/Week | 40
Hrs/Year | 2080
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date |
Ending Date |
FLSA | Non-Exempt
Payroll | Biweekly
Hiring Salary Range | Anticipated to be $21.63-$23.07 hourly ($45,000-$48,000 annualized)
Benefits | https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions | Open to All Applicants
Posting Date | 08/29/2025
Closing Date/Application Deadline |
Open Until Filled | No
EEO Statement | EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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Owings Mills, MD, 21117-7804
1-877-468-6852
410-486-7001
Stevenson, MD, 21153-064
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