Financial Aid Advisor

About the Role

The Financial Aid Advisor delivers on our commitment of Service Excellence by building rapport, delivering clear and accurate information, offering effective solutions, and maintaining contact with students, their families, and other influencers as they move through the financial aid process. A successful candidate will enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills, and communicate in a friendly and compassionate manner.

Advisors are typically assigned to either future students or active students. Those that support future students focus on ensuring students are prepared to start school. Those that support active students focus on ensuring students have the support they need while attending school.

Responsibilities

• Supports students through initial and ongoing contact, ensuring financial aid and other sources of aid are secured, and making certain all required paperwork is submitted.
• Provides the best possible experience for students during every interaction by displaying compassion, composure, and offering compelling reasons to complete the next step within proper timeframes.
• Recognizes hidden issues and offers creative solutions to assist students in addressing barriers to starting or continuing in school.
• Positions the value of UTI by matching UTI benefits to student/influencer needs and values; confirms value and gains agreement.
• Ensures all processing related to students’ financial aid is administered accurately, timely, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Navigates students/influencers through the financial aid process by clarifying process steps and reviewing where they are in the overall process.
• Educates students on federal aid borrower’s rights and responsibilities, FAFSA completion, loan acceptance/denial, scholarships, and alternative funding options that help resolve financing issues.
• Works proactively with Admissions, Student Services, Education, Employment Services, and Accounting teams to support the needs of students and improve operational outcomes such as show rate, retention, persistence, and overall student satisfaction.
• Executes the appropriate contact strategy and ensures that all students receive the proper follow-up and achieve the appropriate milestones in the financial aid process.
• Manages an assigned workload of students through a variety of tools and processes.
• Future Advisors work closely with Admissions Representatives and students to fully understand each student’s situation and indicators to determine the student’s likelihood of starting school and to develop an accurate projection of upcoming starts.
• Active Advisors work closely with Student Affairs Advisors, Education, and students to fully understand each student’s situation and indicators to determine the student’s likelihood of continuing education and graduating.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required. Some college courses preferred.
• 3 years of experience in customer service or sales.
• 2 years of Financial Aid experience preferred.

Skills

• Computer Skills (Word, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Customer Service Skills.
• Organization Skills.
• Professional communication Skills (verbal and written).
• Multi-Tasking and Time Management Skills; can adapt to a changing fast-paced environment.

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds or less 5% of the workday.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday.
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for all of the workday.
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods throughout the workday.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Pay

$22.00/hr. - $25.00/hr.

Schedule

8:00 am to 5:00 pm OR 9:30 am to 6:30 pm

Benefits

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible).
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts the first of the month following completion of one full month of employment.

About Us

It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry-leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time—and that starts with yours. Come and be a part of our legacy!