Lead Financial Aid Advisor - DIS - req13727
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [email protected] for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 5/28/2026 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Friday May 8, 2026.
The Lead Financial Aid Advisor manages daily financial aid operations, provides expert advice to students/families on funding a college education, trains specific staff members, handles complex cases (like professional judgments/verification), ensures regulatory compliance with federal (Title IV) and state regulations, coordinates with campus partners (Admissions, Registrar, Advising, Business Office), and may oversee specific programs like Work-Study. Working within Financial Aid requires strong customer service, regulatory knowledge, and leadership. This position serves as a key point person for complex inquiries for financial aid packaging and disbursement, ensuring accuracy, and adherence to regulations and deadlines. Key duties include evaluating financial aid applications, processing documents, resolving escalated issues, all while promoting access, student success, and student retention.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Student Financial Services
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Hours may vary during specific times as office hours could be as late as 9:00 PM with some Saturday hours.
Job Summary And Description
Administers financial aid programs and processes that provide a service to students and/or other internal college or district customers. Serves as lead worker: oversees assigned Student Financial Aid operations and guides staff.
Qualifications
To view a complete job description, click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
EEO Statement
Posting closes on: 5/28/2026 at 6:00pm CST
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Friday May 8, 2026.
The Lead Financial Aid Advisor manages daily financial aid operations, provides expert advice to students/families on funding a college education, trains specific staff members, handles complex cases (like professional judgments/verification), ensures regulatory compliance with federal (Title IV) and state regulations, coordinates with campus partners (Admissions, Registrar, Advising, Business Office), and may oversee specific programs like Work-Study. Working within Financial Aid requires strong customer service, regulatory knowledge, and leadership. This position serves as a key point person for complex inquiries for financial aid packaging and disbursement, ensuring accuracy, and adherence to regulations and deadlines. Key duties include evaluating financial aid applications, processing documents, resolving escalated issues, all while promoting access, student success, and student retention.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Student Financial Services
2222 N. Alamo St.
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Hours may vary during specific times as office hours could be as late as 9:00 PM with some Saturday hours.
Job Summary And Description
Administers financial aid programs and processes that provide a service to students and/or other internal college or district customers. Serves as lead worker: oversees assigned Student Financial Aid operations and guides staff.
Qualifications
To view a complete job description, click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree.
- Four years of professional work experience as a Financial Aid Advisor or related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree.
- Five years of professional work experience as a Financial Aid Advisor or related experience.
- Bilingual.
EEO Statement
Skills
Education and TrainingHigher Education