Financial Aid Advisor I

Bryant and Stratton College; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Company-paid college tuition for the 


Job summary

Bryant & Stratton College in the United States seeks a Financial Services Advisor to guide current and prospective students through financial aid, packaging and awarding. You will prepare weekly reports on the status of each student’s application process.

Responsibilities include counseling students/parents, assisting with FAFSA and loan applications, reviewing ISIRs, and ensuring accurate packaging in the SCT Banner system.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills with diverse groups in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of SCT Banner, Title IV and NYS Financial Aid Programs is a plus.
• Day/evening/weekend hours required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and/or parents regarding financial aid.
• Counsel and advise current students on their financial aid package and direct them to appropriate departments.
• Assist with FAFSA, Stafford loan applications and other financial aid documentation.
• Review financial aid packages with students.
• Verify ISIR accuracy and accurately package awards in SCT Banner.
• Track and monitor awards to ensure timely receipt of funds.
• Follow up on missing or incorrect information.
• Adhere to Federal and State Financial Aid Guidelines.

Skills

Flexible

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associates or better

Tools

SCT Banner

Title IV

NY State Financial Aid

Job description

Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Job Summary

The Financial Services Advisor is responsible for advising and assisting current and prospective students with all aspects of financial aid. This includes accurately and efficiently advising, packaging, and awarding students their financial aid. Weekly reports on the status of student’s application process will be prepared and distributed.

Functions

• Counsel prospective students and/or parents regarding financial aid.
• Counsel and advise current students on their financial aid package and assist in directing students to appropriate departments concerning any areas the student needs assistance with.
• Efficiently assist in the completion of the FAFSA, Stafford loan application and other financial aid documentation as needed with the incoming students.
• Review financial aid package with student.
• Verify accuracy of the students ISIR.
• Accurately package financial aid awards in the SCT Banner system.
• Tracking and monitoring student’s awards to ensure funds are accurately received on a timely basis.
• Follow up with students on any missing or inaccurate information.
• Adhere to all Federal and State Financial Aid Guidelines.

Associates Degree required, Bachelors degree a plus. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse group, in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills required in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SCT Banner, Title IV and NYS Financial Aid Programs a plus. A combination of day, evening and weekend hours are required.

Salary Range

$46,500-48,000

This position is eligible for overtime.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills (Required)

• Flexible Advanced
• Communication Advanced
• Detailed Oriented Advanced

Behaviors (Required)

• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations (Preferred)

• Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education (Required)

• Associates or better.

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

• Added to Application

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