Financial Aid Advisor

4 weeks ago

Scranton, United States Fortis Institute Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary:

The Financial Aid Advisor assists the Director of Financial Aid in all aspects of administering the student financial assistance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists students in making application for all forms of student financial assistance (Federal, State, Agency, Veterans, Employer, etc.).
  • Conducts entrance and exit counseling for student borrowers.
  • Performs data entry and file maintenance on the Campus Vue, FAME, and NSLDS data management systems.
  • Performs need analysis and financial aid packaging in Campus Vue and FAME.
  • Verifies and corrects financial aid application data. Prepares Professional Judgment applications for review by the Financial Aid Director
  • Maintains student files, assembles new student information and application packages and performs other clerical assignments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and/or Campus President.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years experience as a financial aid officer.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations with specific knowledge of Title IV.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of individuals.
  • Detail oriented problem solver and the ability to multi-task.
  • Competency in the use of a personal computer and other office equipment
  • Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful at times
  • Physical mobility throughout the facility
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Classification: Non-exempt

Work Hours: Five day workweek with two evenings to approximately 7:00pm and every other Saturday

Company DescriptionFortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.

Education Affiliates is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.

In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and our students, experts in their field, professional, compliant, energetic, and hard working. If that description fits you, I encourage you to apply for a position with our organization. We strive to offer you a rewarding profession, and the pride of working in an organization that is devoted to providing a quality education for our students.Company DescriptionFortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.\r
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Education Affiliates is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.\r
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In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and our students, experts in their field, professional, compliant, energetic, and hard working. If that description fits you, I encourage you to apply for a position with our organization. We strive to offer you a rewarding profession, and the pride of working in an organization that is devoted to providing a quality education for our students.

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