Financial Aid Advisor I

Location: College Station, Texas, United States

Salary: $21.64 per hour

Company

Texas A&M University provides scholarships, financial aid, student employment, veteran educational benefits, and financial literacy support to students and their families.

What you will do

• Advise prospective and enrolled students, families, donors, and campus offices on financial aid and scholarship programs.
• Review student files and application data, resolve discrepancies, and update records in Banner and Compass.
• Learn to award, revise, approve, and disburse financial aid in accordance with program policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate scholarship applications, selection, notifications, tracking, and liaison activities across multiple campuses and programs.
• Research financial aid questions, collaborate with campus representatives, and support presentations and departmental events.
• Attend relevant local, state, and national workshops and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• English literacy is required for written and verbal instructions and communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong organization, attention to detail, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, provide professional customer service, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be in good standing on all federal student loans and maintain that status during employment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance, with university contributions toward health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 paid holidays, monthly paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs, wellness resources, LinkedIn Learning, professional development support, tuition assistance, and educational release time.
• Occasional travel may be required, with possible weekend, holiday, and after-hours work during peak periods.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.