Financial Aid Advisor - MFSON SD

Success Education Colleges in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to administer federal and state financial aid programs for prospective and active students. The Advisor reports to the Campus Director and collaborates with Admissions and Corporate Financial Aid.

You will verify FAFSA data, input ISIR, provide entrance and exit counseling, and maintain accurate files while staying current with laws and guidelines. A minimum of one year in financial aid is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of Financial Aid experience is required.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to students and parents regarding financial aid requirements and procedures.
• Review financial aid applications and documents for completeness and accuracy; verify FAFSA data.
• Input FAFSA data, review ISIR, and maintain the funding schedule.
• Provide entrance and exit counseling.
• Maintain accurate files and collaborate with Admissions and other staff.
• Stay current on applicable laws and regulations and attend workshops.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 58 years.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short-term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement.

Careers Site: https://www.success.edu/careers-with-sec/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Aid Advisor administers financial aid programs to prospective and active students. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to performing a variety of duties associated with the awarding, disbursing and returning of federal, state and other financial aid assistance programs. The Financial Aid Advisor reports to the Campus Director and has accountability to the Corporate Director of Financial Aid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provide information to students and parents regarding financial aid program requirements and procedures. Explain Financial Aid plans to students and parents; review their rights and responsibilities with regards to financial aid programs.
• Review financial aid applications, forms and documentation for completeness and accuracy; verify information reported on FAFSA to determinate eligibility. Complete verification procedures where needed.
• Input FASFA, review resulting ISIR and maintain financial aid funding schedule in CLASS.
• Provide entrance and exit counseling.
• Answer questions, inquires or requests from students or parents
• Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork.
• Maintain a close working relationship with Admission and other personnel.
• Remain current on all applicable laws and regulations.
• Attend financial aid workshops and conferences
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of government regulations and guidelines relating to financial aid and Title IV.
• Demonstrated skills in modeling a strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and produces work that is accurate.
• Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook and internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year of Financial Aid experience is required.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus.

Success Education Colleges ("SEC") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable

accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations