Financial Aid Advisor

Success Education Colleges; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges seeks a Financial Aid Advisor to administer federal, state, and institutional aid for prospective and current students. You will explain aid plans, review rights and responsibilities, and ensure accurate documentation.

You will verify FAFSA data, input FAFSA/ISIR in CLASS, provide entrance and exit counseling, maintain files, and coordinate with Admissions. Strong customer service and knowledge of Title IV rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government regulations relating to financial aid and Title IV.
• Demonstrated skills in modeling a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues.
• Detail oriented and produces work that is accurate.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook and internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to students and parents regarding financial aid requirements and procedures.
• Explain Financial Aid plans to students and parents; review rights and responsibilities with regards to financial aid.
• Review financial aid applications, forms and documentation for completeness and accuracy; verify FAFSA information to determine eligibility.
• Input FAFSA, review resulting ISIR and maintain financial aid funding schedule in CLASS.
• Provide entrance and exit counseling.
• Answer questions from students or parents; respond to inquiries.
• Maintain complete and accurate files and paperwork.
• Remain current on applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend financial aid workshops and conferences.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Attention to detail

Handling confidential information

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years.Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/POSITION SUMMARYThe Financial Aid Advisor administers financial aid programs to prospective and active students. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing a variety of duties associated with the awarding, disbursing and returning of federal, state and other financial aid assistance programs. The Financial Aid Advisor reports to the Campus Director and has accountability to the Corporate Director of Financial Aid.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIESProvide information to students and parents regarding financial aid program requirements and procedures. Explain Financial Aid plans to students and parents; review their rights and responsibilities with regards to financial aid programs.Review financial aid applications, forms and documentation for completeness and accuracy; verify information reported on FAFSA to determinate eligibility. Complete verification procedures where needed.Input FASFA, review resulting ISIR and maintain financial aid funding schedule in CLASS.Provide entrance and exit counseling.Answer questions, inquires or requests from students or parentsResponsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork.Maintain a close working relationship with Admission and other personnel.Remain current on all applicable laws and regulations.Attend financial aid workshops and conferencesPerforms all other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSKnowledge of government regulations and guidelines relating to financial aid and Title IV.Demonstrated skills in modeling a strong customer service orientation.Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.Detail oriented and produces work that is accurate.Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook and internet.Ability to work a flexible schedule.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent is required.A minimum of one year of Financial Aid experience is required.Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus.Success Education Colleges (\"SEC\") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonableaccommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodationswith the employer.