On-Campus Financial Aid Advisor I

Gurnick Academy Of Medical Arts Llc; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts on campus in Concord, CA seeks a Financial Aid Advisor I to guide students through federal and institutional aid processes, calculate tuition impacts, and counsel on debt and repayment. The FAA I will package awards, manage updates in tracking systems, and assist with exit interviews for graduates or those withdrawing.

The role requires 2 years in financial aid or related fields, strong communication, and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; registrar or school experience helpful.
• Two years of financial aid, collections, or lending experience encouraged.
• Strong communication, detail orientation, and deadline discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface for students to determine financial aid eligibility.
• Assist with application processes, tuition calculations, and loan counseling.
• Package aid awards and schedule them in the school’s tracking systems.
• Conduct R2TIV calculations and explain payment plans to students.
• Support CAL Grant, VA, and other funding programs and exit interviews.

Skills

Customer service

Deadline-oriented

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Registrar experience preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Student tracking software

Job description

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts on campus in Concord, CA seeks a Financial Aid Advisor I to guide students through federal and institutional aid processes, calculate tuition impacts, and counsel on debt and repayment. The FAA I will package awards, manage updates in tracking systems, and assist with exit interviews for graduates or those withdrawing.

The role requires 2 years in financial aid or related fields, strong communication, and detail orientation.