Student Finance Advisor

Covista; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Holidays + floating days

Job summary

Covista seeks a Student Finance Advisor to promote student success through accurate advising across finance and related services. You will be a primary contact for your portfolio, supporting financial literacy and advocacy aligned with Covista's CARE values.

You will guide students through financial plans, collaborate across departments, and ensure timely communications. A bachelor’s degree and 1+ years in customer service are required, with higher education experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ years of customer service experience required.
• 1 year of experience in Higher Education preferred.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support new student intake with admissions review and cost overview.
• Create accurate financial plans and timelines for funding education.
• Maintain student satisfaction via phone, email, and SMS communications.
• Evaluate financial plans throughout the student lifecycle and adjust as needed.
• Document interactions in institutional systems with detail.
• Analyze student data to identify outreach needs and resource referrals.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the student experience.
• Understand Title IV programs, policies, and applicable laws.
• Promote self-service tools during advising and orientation.
• Engage students through multiple channels and ensure first contact resolution.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NSLDS system

Student Financial Aid software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Job Description

The role is responsible for promoting student success through accurate and responsive advisement in student finance and service-related areas, providing support and advocacy as needed for students throughout the student lifecycle. This position is responsible and accountable for the advisement of students within their group and serving as a primary point of contact for the student(s) within their assigned portfolio. Supports students with Financial Aid advising and awareness of overall financial literacy to succeed in their educational goals. Function as a role model for our Covista values and fosters a culture of CARE consistent with our mission, vision, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Supports the new student intake process by working with admissions to answer incoming student questions, provide a thorough review of program and student costs, and outline all possible options to fund their education.
• Create and confirm an accurate financial plan by establishing timeframes to complete any application process to be financially prepared to start and stay in school. Continuously reviews student accounts to advise students on their financial eligibility.
• Responsible for maintaining student satisfaction through facilitation of inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, and SMS communication with students and internal stakeholders to Student Finance
• Using a high level of discretion and independent judgment continuously evaluates the financial plans throughout the student lifecycle and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure successful student outcomes.
• Utilizes appropriate systems and student data to confirm and track accurate enrollment, persistence, and graduation information for assigned students.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents all interactions in the appropriate institutional systems.
• Analyzes student data to identify triggers, indicating a need for proactive outreach to understand challenges and successes better. Coaches students to explore alternatives to overcome barriers to persistence or graduation. Makes appropriate resource referrals when necessary.
• Collaborates with other departments and functional areas to deliver an optimal student experience from inquiry to graduation.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Title IV programs, policies, and procedures, including institutional and international, federal, and state regulations. Complies with applicable international, federal, and state laws.
• Identifies opportunities and solutions that improve current methods and actively participates in the change of a constantly evolving organization. Promote student self-service tools during advising sessions and new student orientation.
• Engages students through a variety of communication channels. This may include video advising, inbound student calls, and proactive outreach to students to deliver first contact resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Outstanding customer service skills with 1+ years of customer service or related experience Required.
• 1 year years of experience in Higher Education Preferred.
• Experience with Student Financial Aid software application Preferred.
• Ability to work a variety of office hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.
• High level of interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and database software.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain systems access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid).
• Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of and quickly resolve complex issues.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $20-24/hr. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
• 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation