FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

FSAs (Health, Dependent Care, Transit)

HSA enrollment

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Fresno is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I to serve as the primary interface for students seeking financial aid eligibility, assist with applications, and advise on tuition amounts and loan repayment timing.

You will package awards, schedule them in tracking systems, perform R2TIV calculations, and explain payment requirements while helping students secure a payment plan.

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

• Determine eligibility for financial aid and assist with applications.
• Calculate tuition amounts and adjustments and counsel on debt implications.
• Package student aid awards and schedule awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Tuition Adjustment and Return to Title IV (R2TIV) calculations.
• Explain payment requirements and secure signed payment plans.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem solving

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Fresno - Fresno, CA 93726

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $19.80 - $29.15 Hourly

Gurnick Academyis a leading California private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of Nursing, Allied healthcare, and Imaging programs.

We are currently seeking aFinancial Aid Advisor. This is On-ground position at the Gurnick Academy, Fresno Campus.

Job Type

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 – $29.15 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with enrollment in a qualified medical plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan

Basic Function

The Financial Aid Advisor I [FAA I] is the primary interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid, aid in the application process for financial aid, calculation of tuition amounts/adjustments, and counsel students on the implications of debt, and the cash flow and timing requirements of loan payback. The FAA I is also responsible for assisting students in applying for any other funding that may be available to them, including CAL Grant programs, program-specific assistance (such as nursing or ultrasound, etc.), scholarships and grants, VA, vocational rehabilitation programs, etc.

The FAA I is also responsible for packaging student assistance awards, scheduling the awards correctly in the Gurnick tracking systems, and updating the information during repackaging, crossover award year reapplications, and at student exit interviews for withdrawing, LOA, or graduating students. The FAA I will also perform both a Tuition Adjustment Calculation and a Return to Title IV (R2TIV) funds calculation for any students withdrawing or beginning a LOA.

In addition, the FAA I will be responsible for explaining the payment requirements on unfunded balances and securing a signed payment plan from the student prior to program start.

QualificationsExperience & Education

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of software applications including Google Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines mandatory
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prior demonstrated experience with student tracking software / systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by any applicable law.