FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR I

Job Details: Job Location: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose - San Jose, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $19.80 - $29.15Hourly,  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 Full-Time Financial Aid Advisor I for our San Jose, CA Campus.  This is a ground position working on the San Jose Campus.Hourly Pay Rate: $19.80-$29.15/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 FunctionThe 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. Qualifications:  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  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.