Financial Aid Advisor

Lincoln Tech; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Tech is hiring a Regional Financial Aid Advisor to assist students in understanding financial aid programs. This role involves performing interviews, providing accurate financial application information, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and clerical experience, and will work closely with students and educational staff.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clerical experience in a financial aid office or equivalent.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
• Travel required up to 25% to various campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial aid interviews with potential students.
• Advise students on their eligibility for financial assistance.
• Review financial aid applications for completeness.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Join Lincoln Tech as a Regional Financial Aid Advisor of New Students to be responsible for providing information and assistance to students, campus administrative staff, faculty, and outside agency representatives regarding various financial aid programs. Ideal opportunity for individual living within commuting range of our Lincoln, RI campus. The individual will also be responsible for addressing and resolving student inquiries, issues, and problems, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to satisfy the student, company, and regulatory agencies while adhering to policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities Of a Regional Financial Aid Advisor

• Conduct preliminary financial aid interviews with potential students
• Deliver positive customer service-based presentations and responses to student financial aid inquiries
• Provide potential students and continuing students with accurate information regarding the application process and their eligibility for state and federal assistance or alternative financing
• Collect information and determine a student's eligibility through an approved needs analysis
• Advise students of their obligations to provide information and the resulting consequences when verification or documentation of status is required
• Review student financial aid applications/student loans for completeness and accuracy. Initiate appropriate tracking system for applications and missing documentation, which the student must complete
• Attend relevant workshops to remain current with regulatory changes and to earn Continuing Education Units as required for State certification
  
  

Requirements Of a Regional Financial Aid Advisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years responsible general clerical experience in a college or university financial aid office; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Required Travel up to 25% to various campus locations as requested
  
  

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities
  
  

About Us

For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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