FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in San Jose, CA is seeking a Full-Time Financial Aid Advisor I for the San Jose campus. This ground position interfaces with students to determine eligibility for financial aid and to assist with applications, tuition adjustments, and loan repayment planning.

The FAA I will package awards, schedule them in tracking systems, and handle repackaging and reapplications. It also covers R2TIV and tuition adjustments, plus explaining payment requirements and securing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interface with students to determine eligibility for financial aid.
• Assist with applying for financial aid and calculating tuition adjustments.
• Package and schedule student aid awards in tracking systems.
• Perform Return to Title IV funds calculations for withdrawals.
• Explain payment requirements on unfunded balances and secure payment plans.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose - San Jose, CA 95112 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary 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 a Full-Time Financial Aid Advisor I for our San Jose, CA Campus. This is a ground position working on the San Jose Campus.

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.80-$29.15/hour

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.