Financial Services Advisor - Regional

Campus

The Financial Services Advisor (Regional) is located at an assigned SAE campus and works closely with students and their families across multiple SAE campus locations through a combination of in-person and phone/video conferencing platforms. Campus support responsibilities may be adjusted based on enrollment levels, staffing, operational needs and business priorities.

Key Relationships

• I. Campus Director and Financial Services - Group
• II. SAE Institute local and Group staff
• III. SAE Institute Students

Duties and Accountabilities

• Buils rapport and effectively communicates with enrolled and prospective students (and their families) about financial aid and other alternative methods of funding.
• Determines a students Title IV eligibility and awards federal, state, institutional, and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Utilizes software to send and retrieve information from the Department of Education.
• Maintains institutional regulatory compliance in all federal and state student assistance programs.
• Maintains files and financial aid management systems.
• Aid with cash receipting of student tuition payments.
• Maintains confidentiality of information accessed in the course of business
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education (Financial Aid preferred) environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Requires excellent computer skills. Working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience
• Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including but not limited to NSLDS, GEMCOR, and Anthology
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to occasionally travel to other SAE campus locations
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Competencies

• Communicates effectively with people at all levels.
• Works collaboratively with people throughout the organization.
• Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve work processes to achieve better results.
• Applies skills to work on assignments of moderate to complex scope. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Develops plans for accomplishing objectives. Works to improve own efficiency and performance.
• Understands formal structure/hierarchy, positional responsibilities, and standard operating procedures
• Follows through on commitments made to internal and external customers
• Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in an oral or written manner.

Additional Information

• This is a full time, on-site position based at one of SAE Campus locations.
• The position may be based at any of the following campuses:
• Chicago, IL
• North Miami Beach, FL
• Nashville, TN
• Atlanta, GA

Pay and Benefits

The hourly range for this position is $24.03 to $28.84, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a benefit eligible position. Summary of benefits can be found in SAE's careers website.