Lead Financial Aid Advisor - DIS - req13605
Alamo Colleges District
Lead Financial Aid Advisor - DIS - req13605
Posting closes on: 4/14/2026 at 6:00pm CST
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.
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is Thursday March 26, 2026.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Grade: Staff(S12)
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
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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QualificationsMinimum 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.