Financial Aid Advisor

Talentify; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Montgomery, AL seeks a Financial Aid Advisor to join its Financial Aid Department. The role involves assisting students with financial aid processes, presenting aid packages, and handling clerical tasks. Some evening and Saturday hours are required.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized, and meet NSLDS restrictions. Training is provided for the right candidate; 1–2 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven.
• No NSLDS restrictions.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred; training available.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gathering information for potential students to ensure a smooth financial aid process.
• Present initial financial aid packages to students.
• Perform routine clerical, data entry, and office tasks within the Financial Aid department.
• Provide high-level customer service to prospective students and current students regarding financial aid.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

NSLDS compliance

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Financial Aid Advisor

About The Job

Fortis College in Montgomery, AL is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Advisor for its Financial Aid Department. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver essential career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to be a part of the Financial Aid team. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours.

The Financial Aid Advisor always provides high-level customer service to prospective students and students regarding the financial aid process. Assists with gathering information on potential students to ensure a trouble-free student financial aid and processing system; presents initial financial aid package, and performs routine clerical, office and data entry tasks. Adheres to established company and department policies and procedures and maintains excellent customer service standards in accordance with the mission and purpose of the organization.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven
• Must not have any National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) restrictions
• 1 to 2 years of experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidate
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook