Financial Aid Advisor - Hybrid
About The Position
Lincoln Tech is seeking a Regional Financial Aid Advisor living in Rhode Island or within a reasonable travel distance to the Lincoln Mall campus in Lincoln, RI to provide information and assistance to students, campus administrative staff, faculty, and outside agency representatives regarding various financial aid programs. Additional responsibilities to include: addressing and resolving student inquiries, issues, and problems ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to satisfy the student, company, and regulatory agencies while adhering to policies, procedures, and legal requirements. This is a Hybrid position with 50% on campus at Lincoln Mall and 50% remote. Days and times TBD.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years responsible general clerical experience in a college or university financial aid office; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
- Hybrid position with 50% on campus at Lincoln Mall and 50% remote. Days and times TBD. Also possible travel to various campus locations within region as requested
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary financial aid interviews with potential students
- Deliver positive customer service-based presentations and responses to student financial aid inquiries
- Provide potential students and continuing students with accurate information regarding the application process and their eligibility for state and federal assistance or alternative financing
- Collect information and determine a student's eligibility through an approved needs analysis
- Advise students of their obligations to provide information and the resulting consequences when verification or documentation of status is required
- Review student financial aid applications/student loans for completeness and accuracy. Initiate appropriate tracking system for applications and missing documentation, which the student must complete
- Attend relevant workshops to remain current with regulatory changes and to earn Continuing Education Units as required for State certification
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
