Lead Financial Aid Advisor - DIS - req13727

Lead Financial Aid Advisor - DIS - req13727

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 10/1/2026 at 6:00pm CST

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is September 11, 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 Federal 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.: Able to work at any of the five Alamo Colleges or at the District Office location and work until 7:00 PM when needed. Some Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

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.

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Qualifications

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.

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