Northwest College ยท 2 months ago
Financial Aid Advisor
Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26/hr - $28/hr
1+ years expNorth-West College is part of Success Education Colleges, a leader in allied health education. The Financial Aid Advisor administers financial aid programs to prospective and active students, ensuring they receive the necessary information and support regarding financial aid processes and eligibility.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide information to students and parents regarding financial aid program requirements and procedures. Explain Financial Aid plans to students and parents; review their rights and responsibilities with regards to financial aid programs
Review financial aid applications, forms and documentation for completeness and accuracy; verify information reported on FAFSA to determinate eligibility. Complete verification procedures where needed
Input FASFA, review resulting ISIR and maintain financial aid funding schedule in CLASS
Provide entrance and exit counseling
Answer questions, inquires or requests from students or parents
Responsible for complete and accurate files and paperwork
Maintain a close working relationship with Admission and other personnel
Remain current on all applicable laws and regulations
Attend financial aid workshops and conferences
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of government regulations and guidelines relating to financial aid and Title IV
Demonstrated skills in modeling a strong customer service orientation
Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population
Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive, confidential issues
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and produces work that is accurate
Demonstrated Computer literacy skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook and internet
Ability to work a flexible schedule
High School diploma or equivalent is required
A minimum of one year of Financial Aid experience is required
Preferred
Experience with Student Financial Aid software applications is a plus
Company
Northwest College
Northwest College is a public two-year residential college located in Powell, Wyoming, about 70 miles east of Yellowstone National Park.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase