Financial Aid Advisor-Remote

Lincoln Tech; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in Denver campus is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to guide students through financial aid options, perform needs analyses, and manage documentation for compliant state and federal aid.

The role emphasizes delivering accurate information, customer service, and timely follow-up on missing paperwork, with opportunities to travel to high school events and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year financial aid experience in a college or university financial aid office.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.

Responsibilities

• Outbound contact to newly enrolled students and parents to conduct financial aid overviews.
• Deliver positive customer service-based presentations and responses to student financial aid inquiries.
• Provide enrolled students with accurate information regarding the application process and eligibility for state/federal assistance or alternative financing.
• Collect information and determine a student's eligibility through an approved needs analysis.
• Advise students of their obligations to provide information and the resulting consequences when verification or documentation is required.
• Answer student questions concerning their financial aid package professionally and accurately.
• Review student financial aid applications/loans for completeness and initiate tracking for missing documentation.
• Perform diligent follow-up on missing paperwork to complete files in a timely manner.
• Possible travel to HS remote events.
• Attend relevant workshops/trainings to remain current with regulatory changes and to earn Continuing Education Units as required for State certification.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year financial aid experience in college/university office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lincoln Tech is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to provide information and assistance to students, campus administrative staff, faculty, and representatives of outside agencies on a variety of financial aid programs. Perform approved needs analysis and generate a tentative award program. Initiate document tracking and process paper flow as required. Evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Company, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year financial aid experience in a college or university financial aid office; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

Responsibilities

• Outbound contact to newly enrolled High School assigned students and parents to conduct financial aid overviews
• Deliver positive customer service-based presentation and responses to student financial aid inquiries
• Provide enrolled students for future class starts with accurate information regarding the application process and their eligibility for state and/or federal assistance or alternative financing
• Collect information and determine a student's eligibility through an approved needs analysis
• Advise students of their obligations to provide information and the resulting consequences when verification or documentation of status is required
• Answer student questions concerning their financial aid package professionally, accurately and in a positive manner
• Review student financial aid applications/student loans for completeness and accuracy. Initiate appropriate tracking system for applications and missing documentation which the student must complete
• Perform diligent follow-up on missing paperwork due from students to complete their files in a timely manner
• Possible travel to HS remote events
• Attend relevant workshops and trainings to remain current with regulatory changes and to earn Continuing Education Units as required for State certification

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing Training Support

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer.

Learn More

• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers

919-21973 — FA Advisor/Highschool-15098