Experience & 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
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.
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.
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
Gurnick Academy is a leading California private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of Nursing, Allied healthcare, and Imaging programs.
We are currently seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. This is On-ground position at the Gurnick Academy, Concord Campus.