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SAE Institute · 1 day ago

Sr. Financial Aid Advisor

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

SAE Institute is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Advisor to work closely with students and their families to ensure proper funding for education. The role involves advising on funding methods, assessing financial aid needs, and maintaining compliance with regulations while managing financial aid activities.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Builds rapport and effectively communicates with enrolled and prospective students (and their families) about financial aid and other alternative methods of funding

Determines a student’s Title IV eligibility and awards federal, state, institutional, and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations

Utilizes electronic data exchange software to send and retrieve information from the Department of Education

Monitors financial aid advising to ensure program, audit, and regulatory compliance

Maintains institutional regulatory compliance in all federal and state student assistance programs

Submits reports to federal and state agencies

Maintains files and databases; certifies student loan applications; maintains and utilizes computer-assisted financial aid management systems

Makes adjustments to over-under awards by determining the amount of aid to be canceled or repaid while ensuring accuracy in system data entry and processing, and contacting students regarding possible alternatives

Assists in the certification of Veterans Education benefits

Works with the Regional Director of Financial Services and Assistant Bursar to coordinate on-campus tuition payment collection priorities

Works with on-campus Financial Service staff to prepare for the weekly stitch meeting

Coordinates with the Regional Director of Financial Services to determine workflow priorities on students re-entering the program or beginning a new academic year

Assist with cash receipting of student tuition payments

Interviews and advises students in regard to educational financial planning

Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business

Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Qualification

Financial Aid KnowledgeAutomated Management SystemsFederal Regulations InterpretationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyFinancial Aid Reporting SystemsCustomer Service SkillsMulti-tasking AbilityCommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsConfidentiality Maintenance

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or related field and two years experience in higher education (Financial Aid preferred) environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Requires excellent computer skills. Working knowledge of automated higher education management systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Word, Excel for MAC

In-depth knowledge of financial aid and/or prior financial aid experience

Experience with financial aid reporting systems, including but not limited to NSLDS, Gemcor, and Anthology

Ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and guidelines

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to multi-task

Ability to maintain confidential information