Campus Financial Aid Advisor I

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I for our Van Nuys campus. The role focuses on determining eligibility for financial aid, assisting with applications, and counseling students on tuition and loan responsibilities.

You will package awards and manage tracking in our systems on campus. The FAA I will handle financial aid calculations, repackaging, and explanations of payments, while coordinating with students to secure plans before program start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 2 years prior work experience in financial aid, collections, and lending.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Organizational knowledge of educational institutions.
• Registrar experience or support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid and assist in the application process.
• Calculate tuition amounts/adjustments and counsel students on debt implications and loan payback timing.
• Package student assistance awards and schedule awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Tuition Adjustment Calculation and Return to Title IV funds calculations for withdrawals or leaves of absence.
• Explain payment requirements on unfunded balances and secure signed payment plans.

Skills

Google Suite

Meet deadlines

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Student tracking software

Communication skills

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I for our Van Nuys campus. The role focuses on determining eligibility for financial aid, assisting with applications, and counseling students on tuition and loan responsibilities.

You will package awards and manage tracking in our systems on campus. The FAA I will handle financial aid calculations, repackaging, and explanations of payments, while coordinating with students to secure plans before program start.