Financial Aid Advisor

Success Education Colleges; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges, a system of allied health institutions, seeks a dedicated Financial Aid Advisor to guide students through federal and state aid processes. You will verify applications, input data, and coordinate with Admissions and other departments to ensure compliant, timely disbursements.

The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, and meticulous record-keeping, with responsibilities spanning counseling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government regulations and guidelines relating to financial aid and Title IV.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to students and parents regarding financial aid program requirements and procedures.
• Explain Financial Aid plans to students and parents; review rights and responsibilities.
• Review financial aid applications, forms and documentation for completeness and accuracy; verify FAFSA data.
• Input FAFSA data, review ISIRs and maintain funding schedule in CLASS.
• Provide entrance and exit counseling and answer questions from students or parents.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files; work with Admissions and other staff.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Student Financial Aid software

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.