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Bryant & Stratton College · 1 month ago

Financial Aid Advisor

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Bryant & Stratton College is a career-focused, private, nonprofit college established in 1854. They are seeking a full-time Financial Aid Advisor to provide customer service and counseling to students and parents regarding financial aid eligibility and application procedures.

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Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently package, award, and advise students on financial aid, with a combination of in-person and virtual appointments utilizing Microsoft Teams. Completing all steps in the process in a timely manner

Interpret regulatory criteria, standards, policy, and procedures to meet compliance requirements

Develop a working knowledge of all student financial aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office

Responsible for developing and maintaining working relationships with other departments on campus to achieve enrollment and retention goals

Manage financial aid document retention and archives

Maintain file accuracy for active and inactive students

Actively participate to ensure timely delivery of assistance and services given to students, mostly via Microsoft Teams and face-to-face on-campus

Prepare student accounts for payments, graduation, and withdrawals

Balance demands for student entrance with regulatory requirements

Other duties as assigned by your manager

Qualification

Federal Title IVCustomer service skillsTechnological skillsCommunication skillsOrganizing skillsProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Associate degree required in related field

Skills in planning, prioritizing, problem solving, scheduling, evaluating, and organizing

Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and work with diverse groups

Strong technological skills, attention to detail, and accuracy are a must

Must thrive on working in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment where attention to detail is a must

Must possess a drive for excellence

Background check is required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge of Federal Title IV highly preferred

Experience with regulatory agencies and customer driven environments is helpful

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401K

Company-paid college tuition for associates and their families

Company

Bryant & Stratton College

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Unlock your potential at Bryant & Stratton College: A career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, employers, and the community.

Founded in 1854