Financial Aid Advisor

4 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

🌶️ New Mexico – Remote

Although this job is listed in New Mexico, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $24 - $27 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💸 Financial Planning and Analysis

🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

CTI

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

CTI is a technology company specializing in the design, integration, and support of audio-visual systems. They focus on connecting people through technology by offering consulting, engineering, installation, integration, and maintenance services. CTI serves a diverse range of sectors including broadcast media, education, financial services, healthcare, live events, and government. With a reputation for fair, fast, and flexible service, CTI is committed to offering innovative and practical solutions to meet client needs.

Audio Visual Consulting • System Design and Engineering • Acoustic Design and Analysis • Control Systems Programming • Installation and Integration

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1988

🏢 Enterprise

📱 Media

📡 Telecommunications

📋 Description

• Evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state, and school regulations, • Assesses financial needs of students and advises students and/or parents regarding financial aid options, processes, and requirements. • Analyzes and evaluates financial viability of students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process. • Work closely with admission advisors to complete new enrollment packets each term. • Maintains historic documents and data regarding financial aid files according to federal guidelines. • Adheres to and is knowledgeable of appropriate guidelines relating to FERPA and CIAT policy on the release of records and information to a third party. • Reviews and assesses eligibility of applications for financial aid; exercises professional judgment to determine whether adjustments should be made. • Reviews for accuracy and provides signature approval/disapproval of loan applications, promissory notes, and other financial documents. • Develop, modify, implement, and maintain the application intake and tracking process for proper documentation of all awards for audit trail. • Provide information on the telephone, video calls and through electronic chat, to students, prospective students, and families regarding student financial aid, and account balance. • Conducts workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and/or other interested parties on financial aid policy and procedural issues.

🎯 Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's or associate degree and four years related experience • Broad knowledge of federal financial aid programs and recordkeeping requirements • Knowledge of higher education processes, supervisory and personnel practices, communication techniques and computer software • General knowledge of accounting practices, data processing and computer applications • Detail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skills • Ability to multitask • Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts • Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment • Problem solves rapidly and effectively • Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize • Process tasks in a timely manner • Work independently with minimal supervision • Capability to handle confidential and sensitive information, following confidentiality guidelines • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other team members • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude • Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project and ability to learn additional software products

🏖️ Benefits

• Work from home opportunities • Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities