Student Financial Aid Counselor — Counsel, Award & Disburse

Touro University California; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Worldwide (TUW) is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor in Los Alamitos, CA. The Senior Financial Aid Advisor will counsel students and parents, explain aid options, process applications, and ensure proper disbursement of funds.

The role reports to the Director of Financial Services and CFO, participates in orientation programs, and stays current with federal/state regulations. Local residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years financial aid experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Computer literate; Banner Financial Aid Module a plus.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Self-starter with proactive attitude.
• Extensive use of computers and software.
• Extended sitting/standing hours and light lifting up to 5 lbs.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Meets with students/parents to explain financial aid processes.
• Utilizes federal/state/internal software to process aid.
• Determines eligibility for various aid programs under laws and policies.
• Produces and distributes award notifications and disburses funds.
• Coordinate and administer financial aid appeals.
• Package, award, and disburse funds to students.
• Others as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Banner Financial Aid

Job description

Touro University Worldwide (TUW) is seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor in Los Alamitos, CA. The Senior Financial Aid Advisor will counsel students and parents, explain aid options, process applications, and ensure proper disbursement of funds.

The role reports to the Director of Financial Services and CFO, participates in orientation programs, and stays current with federal/state regulations. Local residency is required.