Financial Services Advisor - Regional

Campus Support Responsibilities

• Makes an accurate assessment of a student’s financial aid need and presents a financial aid plan to meet those needs.
• Tracks and monitors all financial aid package activity through completion.
• Affixes to student payment plan collection activities.

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 student’s 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.
• Assist with cash receipting of student tuition payments.
• Maintains confidentiality of information accessed in the course of business.
• Interviews and advises students regarding their educational financial planning.
• 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.

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.
• The hourly range for this position is $24.03 to $28.84, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This is a benefit eligible position.