Financial Aid Advisor/Advanced Packaging

Lincoln Tech • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Lincoln Tech is seeking an experienced Financial Aid Advisor to handle the daily packaging operations for re-entry and program-change students and conduct financial aid appointments with students and families. The advisor helps students navigate financial aid, provides information about eligibility for state and federal assistance or alternative financing, and assists with resolving account balances. The position requires extensive knowledge of Title IV programs, Lincoln school program offerings and academic calendars, and advanced packaging requirements for re-entries, transfers, crossovers, and overlapping academic years.

Requirements

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working with Title IV programs.
• Extensive knowledge of all areas of Title IV programs.
• Extensive knowledge of Lincoln school program offerings, including nonterm and/or clock-hour academic calendars.
• Extensive knowledge of packaging requirements for subsequent academic years, crossovers, transfer students, re-entries, and overlapping academic years (OAY).
• Experience with advanced financial aid concepts, including re-entries and transfers.
• Must be eligible to obtain and retain Federal Student Aid access, specifically to Common Origination and Disbursement and NSLDS.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and Campus Nexus software.

Responsibilities

• Package students returning to their programs after separating from the school and collect all documentation needed to complete their financial aid process.
• Package students transferring between programs within the school and collect all documentation needed to complete their financial aid process.
• Conduct telephone appointments with students and families and assist them with the financial aid process.
• Complete required financial documents and update notes in the financial aid operating system.
• Provide accurate information about eligibility for state and federal assistance or alternative financing.
• Assist students and families in determining options for resolving balances.
• Answer financial aid questions professionally, accurately, and positively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree