Financial Assistance Advisor

ECPI University LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECPI University in Newport News, VA is seeking a Financial Assistance Advisor to provide financial aid support and advising to students. The role oversees daily processing flow and communicates updates to assigned students within the Financial Aid Office.

Responsibilities include guiding students on payment methods, aid eligibility, and award procedures, analyzing data, and responding to inquiries from students and guardians. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to master new methodologies and systems quickly.
• Ability to work under high-pressure timelines.
• Capable of independent work and teamwork with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on methods to pay for education and financial aid eligibility.
• Collect and analyze financial data to determine aid eligibility and awards.
• Evaluate documentation and adjust costs or need as exceptions.
• Answer questions from students, parents, or guardians regarding aid.
• Analyze reports to verify ongoing aid eligibility and notify students of changes.
• Interface with students, lenders, employers, and staff to resolve concerns.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Tools

CampusVue

Job description

Description

Overview

Good Faith Pay Range:In accordance withVirginia law, the good-faith hourly pay range for this position is$20.00-$24.50per hour. Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, skills, and other legitimate business factors.

This position will work at ECPI University’s Newport News, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.

Are you seeking a financial advising career at a university that promotes the enhancement of each student’s professional and personal life through education? Then a career as aFinancial Assistance Advisorwith ECPI University may be for you!!

The Financial Assistance Advisor is responsible for providing financial aid support and advising services to both incoming and existing students. This position oversees the daily processing flow and communicates updates to assigned students working through the Financial Aid Office. Advisors must possess critical-thinking skills and use a variety of communication methods and analytical skills to guide and encourage students through the financial aid process. Advisors must build and foster strong relationships with students to support their educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Advises students about methods to pay for their education, financial aid eligibility, application procedures, financial assistance programs, costs, indebtedness, money management and financial planning; individualizes information to the needs and situation of the student.
• Collects and/or analyzes financial data on students to determine financial aid eligibility and makes awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines.
• Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; exercises judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
• Answers questions, inquiries or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Analyzes system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; notify students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Interfaces with students and lenders, employers and/or Student Services staff to resolve concerns.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• 2-3 years of related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in CampusVue Student database, preferred.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly master new methodologies, technologies, and systems.
• Ability to handle a high-pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
• Able to interact with employees, potential students, and outside contacts of all levels, providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and with a team as well as with various constituents.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE .

Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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