Financial Aid Advisor II

Financial Aid Advisor II

The Office of Student Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor II to join our Scholarships team. This position plays a pivotal role in guiding students and families through the financial aid process, ensuring equitable access to resources, and stewarding scholarship programs that support student success.

Key responsibilities include determining financial aid eligibility, making comprehensive adjustments to aid packages, and exercising professional judgment on complex cases and merit award appeals. Additionally, the role involves administering strategic recruitment scholarships, reviewing emergency aid applications, and collaborating with college scholarship coordinators to maintain a cohesive campus-wide emergency aid strategy.

The Financial Aid Advisor II will also process Veterinary Medicine summer grant aid, oversee large, high-touch external scholarship programs, and provide support for university long-term loan programs. They will update and utilize multiple financial aid systems, analyze data, and compile reports to support scholarship processes, audits, and decision-making. Guidance will be provided to students and families regarding financial aid eligibility, application steps, appeals, policies, and financial wellness.

About the Office of Student Financial Aid : The Office of Student Financial Aid at Iowa State University is committed to empowering over 85% of undergraduate students through the administration of more than $400 million in financial assistance annually. As a unit within the Division of Academic Affairs, our team helps students and their families understand, apply for, and manage financial aid throughout their academic journey. We are driven by values of student success, innovation, collaboration, and respect. Our supportive work environment emphasizes personal and professional growth, with opportunities for training, development, and meaningful contributions to the university's mission. Join us in making college more accessible and affordable for Iowa State students!