Financial Aid Advisor

About the Role

As our Financial Aid Administrator (FAA), you will meet and communicate with current, prospective, and alumni students to guide them through the financial aid process. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, you will administer, determine eligibility, and process student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow, along with other related tasks for the financial aid department.

Responsibilities

• Process verification and disbursements
• Award state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Counsel students and parents on financial aid options
• Provide estimates and packaging information
• Calculate Return of Title IV funds
• Manage default prevention and financial literacy programs
• Perform auditing tasks
• Run reports to ensure work integrity
• Interact with other departments to assist students
• Maintain up-to-date information on new federal regulations
• Assist with private loan packaging and VA benefits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred
• CampusVue experience preferred
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family (up to 100% depending on the program)