FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, F•

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Concord, CA is seeking an FAA I to serve as the primary financial aid interface for students on campus. You will determine eligibility, assist with applications, calculate tuition adjustments, and explain loan payback timelines.

The role involves packaging awards, updating tracking systems, and performing financial aid calculations for returns to Title IV. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 2 years prior work experience in financial aid, collections, and lending
• Customer service experience is desirable
• Organizational knowledge of educational institutions
• Registrar experience or support preferred

Responsibilities

• Interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid and assist with applications.
• Calculate tuition amounts/adjustments and counsel on debt implications and loan payback schedule.
• Assist students in applying for other funding (CAL Grant programs, scholarships, VA, etc.).
• Package student assistance awards and schedule awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Tuition Adjustment Calculation and Return to Title IV funds calculations.
• Explain payment requirements on unfunded balances and secure signed payment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Education

2-year college degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Concord - Concord, CA 94520Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $19.80 - $29.15 Hourly

Gurnick Academy is a leading California private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of Nursing, Allied healthcare, and Imaging programs.

We are currently seeking an Financial Aid Advisor I for our Concord, CA Campus. This is a ground position working on Campus.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Pay Range:

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with enrollment in a qualified medical plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan

Basic Function

The Financial Aid Advisor I [FAA I] is the primary interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid, aid in the application process for financial aid, calculation of tuition amounts/adjustments, and counsel students on the implications of debt, and the cash flow and timing requirements of loan payback. The FAA I is also responsible for assisting students in applying for any other funding that may be available to them, including CAL Grant programs, program-specific assistance (such as nursing or ultrasound, etc.), scholarships and grants, VA, vocational rehabilitation programs, etc.

The FAA I is also responsible for packaging student assistance awards, scheduling the awards correctly in the Gurnick tracking systems, and updating the information during repackaging, crossover award year reapplications, and at student exit interviews for withdrawing, LOA, or graduating students. The FAA I will also perform both a Tuition Adjustment Calculation and a Return to Title IV (R2TIV) funds calculation for any students withdrawing or beginning a LOA.

In addition, the FAA I will be responsible for explaining the payment requirements on unfunded balances and securing a signed payment plan from the student prior to program start.

QualificationsExperience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 2 years prior work experience in financial aid, collections, and lending
• Customer service experience is desirable
• Organizational knowledge of educational institutions
• Registrar experience or support preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of software applications including Google Suite
• Ability to meet deadlines mandatory
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prior demonstrated experience with student tracking software / systems
• Excellent communication and listening skills

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by any applicable law.