FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Paycom - ATS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA with qualified plan

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Van Nuys, CA seeks an on-campus Financial Aid Advisor I to support students with aid eligibility, applications, and tuition calculations. The FAA I guides borrowers on debt implications and manages award packaging and timing in our tracking systems.

The role includes performing Return to Title IV calculations and explaining payment plans to students before program start. Full-time with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years in financial aid or related field.
• Customer service experience desirable.
• Organizational knowledge of educational institutions.
• Experience with student tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Primary interface for students to determine aid eligibility.
• Assist with financial aid applications and tuition calculations.
• Counsel students on debt implications and loan repayment timing.
• Package aid awards and schedule in tracking systems.
• Perform R2TIV calculations for withdrawals or leaves.
• Explain payment requirements and secure signed payment plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Google Suite

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Student tracking software

Job description

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-timeHourly Pay Range:$25.00-$29.00Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking)Health Savings Account (HSA) with enrollment in a qualified medical planPaid time off401(k) retirement planBasic FunctionThe 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.Experience & EducationBachelor’s degree is preferred2 years prior work experience in financial aid, collections, and lendingCustomer service experience is desirableOrganizational knowledge of educational institutionsRegistrar experience or support preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of software applications including Google SuiteAbility to meet deadlines mandatoryIdentifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerExcellent attention to detailPrior demonstrated experience with student tracking software / systemsExcellent communication and listening skillsGurnick 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.