FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts Llc; Manlove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health,  )

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Llc in California is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor I to serve as the primary on-campus contact for students applying for financial aid, calculating tuition adjustments, and guiding loan repayment details.

You will package awards, coordinate with tracking systems, and assist with CAL Grants, scholarships, VA benefits, and other funding sources, while helping students plan payments and repayment strategies.

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.
• Knowledge of software applications including Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• The FAA I is the primary interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid and assist with the application process.
• Calculate tuition amounts/adjustments and counsel students on debt implications and loan payback timelines.
• Package student assistance awards and schedule awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Tuition Adjustment Calculations and Return to Title IV (R2TIV) funds calculations for withdrawals or leaves of absence.
• Explain payment requirements on unfunded balances and secure signed payment plans before program start.
• Assist students in applying for CAL Grants, program-specific aid, scholarships, and VA benefits.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Communication and listening skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

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 Gurnick Academy, CA Campus. This is a ground position working on Campus.Job Type: Full-timeHourly Pay Range:Benefits: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.