Financial Aid Advisor Senior

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $53K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ June 30th, 2026

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New Mexico State University Global Campus is hiring a Senior Financial Aid Advisor. The role involves serving as the primary resource for financial aid eligibility and compliance, managing application processing, appeals, policy implementation, and supervising staff to support student success. The advisor also provides training, leads policy updates, and collaborates across departments to resolve financial aid issues.

Highlights

Primary advisor for financial aid eligibility, compliance, and funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Lead financial aid operations including application processing, appeals, and policy implementation.
Supervise and provide training for a team of 4-5 exempt staff members.
Provide financial aid consulting, including handling complex cases such as Satisfactory Academic Progress issues and appeals.
Conduct workshops, orientations, and campus/community events on financial aid topics.
Experience required: Associate's degree plus 4 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience.
Preferred experience with adult and online learners and leading teams in financial aid or student service environments.
Technical requirement: reliable high-speed internet with wired Ethernet preferred for voice communications.
Salary: Approximately $53,165.80, commensurate with experience.
Work schedule options: Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. MT, with occasional travel for in-person events.