FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

Job Details Job Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Fresno - Fresno, CA 93726 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $19.80 - $29.15 Hourly Gurnick Academyis a leading California private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of Nursing, Allied healthcare, and Imaging programs. We are currently seeking aFinancial Aid Advisor. This is On-ground position at the Gurnick Academy, Fresno Campus. Job Type Job Type: Full-time Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 – $29.15 per hour Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking) Health Savings Account (HSA) with enrollment in a qualified medical plan Paid time off 401(k) retirement plan Basic Function The Financial Aid Advisor I [FAA I] is the primary interface for students to determine eligibility for financial aid, aid in the application process for financial aid, calculation of tuition amounts/adjustments, and counsel students on the implications of debt, and the cash flow and timing requirements of loan payback. The FAA I is also responsible for assisting students in applying for any other funding that may be available to them, including CAL Grant programs, program-specific assistance (such as nursing or ultrasound, etc.), scholarships and grants, VA, vocational rehabilitation programs, etc. The FAA I is also responsible for packaging student assistance awards, scheduling the awards correctly in the Gurnick tracking systems, and updating the information during repackaging, crossover award year reapplications, and at student exit interviews for withdrawing, LOA, or graduating students. The FAA I will also perform both a Tuition Adjustment Calculation and a Return to Title IV (R2TIV) funds calculation for any students withdrawing or beginning a LOA. In addition, the FAA I will be responsible for explaining the payment requirements on unfunded balances and securing a signed payment plan from the student prior to program start. QualificationsExperience & Education Bachelor’s degree is preferred 2 years prior work experience in financial aid, collections, and lending Customer service experience is desirable Organizational knowledge of educational institutions Registrar experience or support preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of software applications including Google Suite Ability to meet deadlines mandatory Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Excellent attention to detail Prior demonstrated experience with student tracking software / systems Excellent communication and listening skills Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts