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Provides complex and specialized financial counseling and education services to assist students and/or parents in the application process, financial aid delivery system, financial aid programs available, and what needs to be done before the student can be considered for an award, including, but not limited to: Provides information on aid application and awarding process; on awarding students and posting information in the student system; on budgeting and financial literacy; on scholarship availability and eligibility requirements; Interprets complex financial aid rules and processes, requiring familiarity and expertise with the Federal Higher Education Amendments (HEOA) as well as other federal, state, institutional and private financial aid regulations and policies. Develops and leads financial aid workshops May supervise staff. Validates need analysis and/or collaborates with granting agencies for scholarship opportunities. Works with special student populations May lead technology initiatives. May coordinate projects with campus or community partners to execute new initiatives and develop best practices in providing student support services. Bachelor¿s degree with two years relevant experience or Master¿s degree at time of appointment.