Financial Advisor

• Communicate with the public (students and parents) as well as co-workers must be in a prompt, friendly, and professional in order to provide excellent customer service. Detailed notes in student records in our database help ensure things run smoothly for our system integration and student experience.
• Receive ISIR’s showing information about student applying for financial aid. Establish financial need for each student. 
• Establish education budget for traditional undergraduate bachelor programs. 
• Package students with financial aid according to federal and institutional awarding guidelines including all forms of financial aid. 
• Counsels entering/new and continuing/transfer students regarding loans and requirements for smooth and efficient enrollment. 
• Communicate effectively with students and families regarding charges and financial aid and choices for covering their final balance due. 
• Review of accounts and follow up with students and parents to reduce account delinquencies and receivable balances. 
• Review all billing, financial aid and other fee posting activity for assigned student accounts. 
• Request timely credit balance refund checks for those students who qualify. 
• Provide management reports regarding student receivable balances and aging. 
• Maintain full understanding of financial aid and tuition and fee charge impact on student account balances.   
• Responds to questions and concerns from students and families. 
• Work closely with other departments such as Admissions. Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Operations regarding student issues as well as charges since payment issues can impact student experience.

 

Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.

Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.

All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.

Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.