Financial Aid Advisor (experience required)

paulmitchell; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Mitchell is seeking a qualified Financial Aid team member to support students and parents in creating financial plans to pay for school. The role prepares paperwork for grants and loans and advises on eligibility and guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, and a commitment to confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help students and parents create financial game plans to pay for school.
• Prepare paperwork for grants and loans.
• Advise students on financial aid eligibility and guidelines.
• Inspect financial files for compliance with documentation.
• Lead and coach the team to maintain an organized office and meet deadlines.
• Provide regular reports and problem-solving support.

Skills

Computer data entry

Multitask coaching

Interpersonal communication

References verification

Beauty industry passion

Integrity and confidentiality

Contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

What We Are Looking For:

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

He or she provides support for various operational and problem-solving functions such as working reports and performing basic needs analysis. This person must demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and a high level of confidentiality in recognizing and working with confidential information and records concerning the personal finances of students. The position requires the ability to focus on a variety of tasks, and inspect and lead his or her team to do the same. He or she must maintain an organized and effective office and be able to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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