Financial Aid Advisor (Data Research)

• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations (Title IV)
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Prior experience with student information systems and financial aid systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft, or similar) is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information
• Ability to provide student-centered service in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

• This position does not require supervisory experience.

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities as assigned.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree Experience in financial aid, higher education administration, or data reporting Experience with federal financial aid programs and compliance requirements Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree in higher education administration, business, or related field 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial aid or institutional research Experience with data reports for external agencies (IPEDS, Common Data Set, etc.)

with Ellucian Banner Prior experience in higher education Additional Eligibility Qualifications Ability to maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations Must be qualified to access Federal Student Aid system

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in financial aid, higher education administration, or data reporting
• Experience with federal financial aid programs and compliance requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, business, or related field
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial aid or institutional research
• Experience with data reports for external agencies (IPEDS, Common Data Set, etc.)
• Experience with Ellucian Banner
• Prior experience in higher education

• Ability to maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations
• Must be qualified to access Federal Student Aid system

Work Environment Professional office environment.

Role requires routinely uses a computer, standard office equipment such as copiers, phones/voice mail, fax, scanner, printers, etc.

This individual is routinely exposed to indoor environment with moderate noise level and on occasion may need to work outside.

The job is an on-campus position but must be prepared to work remotely if needed and must have access to Wi-Fi, laptop, and a cell phone.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, and move about, to carry work, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, communicate, and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and all-day use of a computer.

Employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).

Employees routinely work within time constraints and maintain attentiveness intensity.

Employees are frequently involved in social interactions that require oral and written communication.

Employees are required to hear conversations in moderate noise environments.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Some evening and weekend work required for enrollment events.

Travel This is an on-campus position and requires daily travel to campus, occasional travel to other locations for presentations and training.

• Professional office environment.
• Role requires routinely uses a computer, standard office equipment such as copiers, phones/voice mail, fax, scanner, printers, etc.
• This individual is routinely exposed to indoor environment with moderate noise level and on occasion may need to work outside.
• The job is an on-campus position but must be prepared to work remotely if needed and must have access to Wi-Fi, laptop, and a cell phone.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, and move about, to carry work, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, communicate, and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and all-day use of a computer.

Employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).

Employees routinely work within time constraints and maintain attentiveness intensity.

Employees are frequently involved in social interactions that require oral and written communication.

Employees are required to hear conversations in moderate noise environments.

Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Some evening and weekend work required for enrollment events.

This is an on-campus position and requires daily travel to campus, occasional travel to other locations for presentations and training.

St.

John’s offers an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, employees can also enjoy St.

John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstore, dining facilities, campus recreation, and sporting events.