Financial Aid Leader Assistant

Paul Mitchell Schools; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Ongoing education

Personal and professional growth

Complimentary hair services

Job summary

Paul Mitchell the School in North Haven, CT seeks a Financial Aid Assistant to create and implement individualized financial aid plans for students, guiding them through grants and loans while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role supports admissions processes, collects required paperwork, and counsels families on eligibility. This position offers a rewarding career in higher education with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; relevant experience may substitute.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Accounting or banking experience helpful.
• Strong customer service skills and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a financial aid plan for students.
• Counsel students and families on financial aid eligibility and guidelines.
• Gather and review paperwork for grants and loans; manage deadlines.
• Assist with compliance and administrative tasks using Excel and office tools.
• Support ongoing education and growth for students in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Computer and data entry

Accounting or banking experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Paul Mitchell the School of North Haven, CT is seeking to hire a Financial Aid Assistant to create and implement the financial aid plan for our students and guide them through the process. Have you been searching for a rewarding career in higher education? Would you like to play an important role in helping our students achieve their cosmetology dreams? If so, we want to meet you!

Our Financial Aid Assistant earns a competitive based on experience. We offer generous benefits including medical benefits, a retirement plan, supplemental insurance, paid time off (PTO), ongoing education, professional and personal growth, complimentary hair services, and a fun, fast-paced environment. If this sounds like the position in higher education that you've been searching for.

ABOUT PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL

In 1980, two friends'Paul Mitchell and John Paul DeJoria'were inspired to create a company that would support the success of hairdressers and provide luxury hair care at an affordable price. With over 100 schools nation-wide and counting, Paul Mitchell has certainly delivered quality classes, lectures, demos, and more! Whether it's giving free hugs with the Be Nice Team, styling a new hairdo, or painting nails, our students are confident, precise, and highly-skilled.

We are passionate about delivering the best student experience possible, both inside and outside the classroom. We understand that in order to do this, we must also create a supportive culture and atmosphere that employees are drawn to. In addition to this exciting and collaborative environment, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits!

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A FINANCIAL AID Assistant

As a Financial Aid Assistant you arrive each day motivated and energized to help our co students achieve their dreams for higher education! You assist in create and implement a financial aid plan that supports our culture, the admissions process, and our future professionals. Your organizational skills are essential as you prepare and gather all paperwork pertaining to grants and loans. You assist in counsel and advise students and their families on financial aid eligibility and guidelines to create a personalized plan. Additionally, you assist in collect student payments . You assist in entrance and exit counseling of financial aid.

Administrative tasks include assisting in filing, building student files, closing student files, etc. administrative skills must be able to use Excel, Power Point , basic computer skills

Assisting in inspections of files for compliance with all federal and state regulations, you are able to keep all necessary items up to date and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Everything you do is driven by your desire to go above and beyond for our future professionals to assist them in their cosmetology goals. Each day you know that you are making a difference by helping our students achieve higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience
• Computer and data entry skills
• Accounting or banking experience
• Customer service savviness

Are you a hard worker? Do you thrive within a team-based environment? Do you have exceptional communication skills? Do connect with people easily? Are you motivated to find the best resources for our students? Are you organized and able to multitask? Are you able to learn, understand, and follow federal and state regulations? Do you have a passion for the beauty industry? If so, you may be perfect for this higher education position as a Financial Aid Assistant

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We look forward to meeting you!