FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I for our Van Nuys campus. The role focuses on determining eligibility for financial aid, assisting with applications, and counseling students on tuition and loan responsibilities.

You will package awards and manage tracking in our systems on campus. The FAA I will handle financial aid calculations, repackaging, and explanations of payments, while coordinating with students to secure plans before program start.

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 in the application process.
• Calculate tuition amounts/adjustments and counsel students on debt implications and loan payback timing.
• Package student assistance awards and schedule awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Tuition Adjustment Calculation and Return to Title IV funds calculations for withdrawals or leaves of absence.
• Explain payment requirements on unfunded balances and secure signed payment plans.

Skills

Google Suite

Meet deadlines

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Student tracking software

Communication skills

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Van Nuys - Van Nuys, CA 91406

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $25.00 - $29.00 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 Van Nuys, CA Campus. This is a ground position working on Campus.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00-$29.00

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.

Qualifications

Experience & 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.