Financial Aid Advisor (experience required)

Paul Mitchell Schools; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Mitchell Schools is seeking a qualified Financial Aid team member to join our family. This role supports students and parents in creating financial game plans, prepares paperwork for grants and loans, and advises on eligibility and guidelines.

Regular inspections of financial files ensure compliance with required documentation. You will collaborate with the team to provide customer-focused service in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and uphold federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Requires strong customer service and the ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and institutional guidelines for financial aid.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with accuracy in documentation.
• Experience handling financial aid paperwork, grants, and loans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families with financial planning; prepare paperwork for grants and loans; advise on eligibility and guidelines; inspect financial files for compliance.
• Provide support for operational tasks such as reports and basic needs analysis; set priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure organized, compliant office operations and timely deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Multitasking

Communication skills

References

Industry passion

Professionalism

Contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Financial Aid team member to join our family! This position supports students and parents in creating financial game plans to help pay for school, prepares paperwork pertaining to grants and loans, and advises students on financial aid eligibility and guidelines. He or she conducts regular inspections of the financial files for compliance with all required documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist students and families with financial planning; prepare paperwork for grants and loans; advise on eligibility and guidelines; conduct regular inspections of financial files for compliance with required documentation. Provide support for operational and problem-solving tasks such as working reports and performing basic needs analysis. Lead and collaborate with team members to ensure organized, compliant office operations; set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service and decision-making skills, enjoy working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced position, and be able to interpret, apply, and comply with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations related to financial aid.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience


• Computer and data entry skills required


• Ability to multitask and coach others


• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills


• Solid work history with verifiable references


• Passion for the beauty industry


• Honesty and professionalism


• Contracting experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time