Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor

Join Us as a Financial Aid Advisor! Are you passionate about helping students achieve their dreams? As a Financial Aid Advisor, you'll be a trusted guide—helping students and their families navigate the financial aid process with clarity, compassion, and care. Whether you're working with future students as they get ready to start school or supporting current students as they continue their journey, your mission is to provide friendly guidance, accurate info, and smart solutions every step of the way. If you love fast-paced teamwork, meaningful conversations, and making a real impact—this is the job for you!

What We Offer:

• $24 - $27 per hour
• Paid Training
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What You'll Do:

• Guide the Way: Support students through every step of the financial aid process, ensuring they have everything they need to succeed.
• Deliver Excellence: Provide exceptional service with compassion, clarity, and efficiency, helping students overcome any financial hurdles.
• Solve Problems: Identify and address barriers to starting or continuing school with creative and effective solutions.
• Educate and Empower: Explain federal aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and more to help students make informed financial decisions.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Admissions, Student Services, and other teams to enhance student satisfaction and success.

What You'll Bring:

Education / Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
• Experience: 3 years in customer service or sales; 2 years in Financial Aid highly preferred
• Title IV: experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint)

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students' futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.