Financial Aid Advisor

WellSpring School of Allied Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution seeks a Financial Aid Assistant to support students in their financial aid applications and documentation processing. This full-time role involves collaboration with the admissions department and ensures compliance with financial aid policies. Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

PTO

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous college financial aid experience preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in completing financial aid applications such as FAFSA.
• Review and verify submitted financial documents for accuracy.
• Maintain student financial aid data in the database.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework preferred

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

The WellSpring School of Allied Health is a Kansas City-based post-secondary school. WellSpring, a fixture in the Kansas City area for more than 35 years is exclusively focused on preparing graduates for successful careers in health and wellness-oriented professions.

** Job Description **

**The Financial Aid Assistant provides support to the financial aid office by assisting students with their financial aid applications, processing documentation, and providing general guidance on financial aid. This role helps ensure students receive accurate information and timely assistance related to their financial aid needs. The position reports and works closely with the Corporate Director of Financial Aid and has a highly collaborative relationship with the Admissions Department. **

**Key Responsibilities: **

• **Assist students in completing financial aid applications such as FAFSA and institutional forms. **
• **Review and verify submitted financial documents for completeness and accuracy. **
• **Enter and maintain student financial aid data in the institution’s database. **
• **Respond to student inquiries regarding financial aid processes, eligibility, and documentation requirements. **
• **Support the processing of financial aid awards, disbursements, and refunds. **
• **Assist in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies. **
• **Prepare reports related to financial aid activities as needed. **
• **Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial aid operations. **
• **Keep updated on changes in financial aid regulations and procedures. **

Qualifications:

• **High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred. **
• Previous college financial aid experience preferred.
• ** Strong organizational and data entry skills. **
• **Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. **
• **Attention to detail and accuracy. **
• **Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. **
• **Familiarity with financial aid software and databases is a plus **

This is a full-time position, offering 30-40 hours per week with comprehensive benefits, including PTO, health, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off.