Financial Aid Advisor (Remote & Online) San Jose Campus

Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare education is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Advisor to support students in navigating financial assistance options. This remote role requires a proactive individual who can guide students through the complexities of financial aid applications, including FASFA and various funding opportunities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring students receive the financial support they need to succeed in their educational endeavors. If you have a passion for helping others and a background in financial aid, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in federal or state student assistance programs is crucial.
• At least one year of financial aid experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with FASFA applications and financial aid processes.
• Conduct interviews to determine student financial needs.
• Manage student financial aid files and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial Aid Processing

Student Advising

FASFA Completion

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EDE System

Gurnick Tracking Systems

Job description

Job Type: Financial Aid
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2025
Location: Online Learning
Start Date: TBD
Duration: TBD

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a leading California private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of nursing and allied healthcare programs such as Vocational Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN pathway), and healthcare programs like Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Ultrasound Technology, MRI, Radiologic Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.

We are currently seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. This is an Online/Remote position for the Gurnick Academy, San Jose Campus. This position is only remote and requires the applicant to live more than 50 miles away from the San Jose campus.

Overview:

The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for assisting students in their application for Financial Assistance to attend Gurnick. These specific tasks include performing qualifying interviews, assisting in the completion of the FASFA, advising students of the availability of FASFA on the web, entering FASFA information into the USDOE system when necessary, and tracking, receiving, and auditing student ISIRs. The FAA clears any ISIR comment codes, collects verification documentation on selected students, and manages the student’s hard copy FA file for completeness and accuracy.

The FAA is 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 scholarships and grants), VA, voc rehab, and others.

The FAA is responsible for packaging student assistance awards, scheduling the awards correctly in the Gurnick tracking systems, and updating information during repackaging, crossover award year reapplications, and at student exit interviews for withdrawing, LOA, or graduating students.

The FAA may be responsible for performing both a Tuition Adjustment Calculation and a Return to Title IV (R2TIV) funds calculation for any students withdrawing or beginning a LOA.

The FAA is responsible for calculating an unfunded balance for students and setting up approved arrangements to handle the unfunded balance.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualifying interviews with students to determine the necessities of the application process.
• Assist students in the timely completion of the FASFA on the Web.
• Enter the FASFA into the EDE system when necessary.
• Utilize the Student Tracking Form to track the application process.
• Assist in applying for additional non-Title IV funds.
• Analyze need and prepare award packages, ensuring that awards do not exceed calculated need as demonstrated on the Budget/Packaging form.
• Make satisfactory arrangements with students for any calculated unfunded balance.
• Audit ISIRs for correct application information.
• Complete timely verification on selected ISIRs.
• Clear any “C” Comment Codes on all selected ISIRs.
• Ensure crossover award year packaging is completed.
• Ensure that students awarded Federal Student Loan Funds have Entrance Counseling performed and documented.
• Enter, edit, and update student scheduled aid in Gurnick tracking systems.
• Calculate Return to Title IV for withdrawing and LOA students.
• Calculate Tuition Adjustment calculations for withdrawing and LOA students.
• Conduct exit interviews with all graduating and LOA students, as well as withdrawing students.
• Maintain Student FA Files in both hard copy and electronic formats according to policies.
• Assist in Registrar functions of campuses.
• Assist in the collections of unfunded balance payments.
• Assist in yearly compliance audit and in program reviews.
• Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in the processing of federal or state student assistance programs.
• A minimum of one year of Financial Aid Experience is required (2 Years Preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 – $29.15 per hour