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 for Advanced Packaging. The role handles daily packaging operations for students re-entering after separation or changing programs, and conducts financial aid appointments with students and families. The advisor helps students understand their eligibility for state and federal aid and alternative financing, and assists with resolving account balances.

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 schools’ 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 re-entering their program after separation from the school and collect the documentation needed to complete their financial aid process.
• Package students transferring programs within the school and collect the 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.
• Help students and families determine options for resolving balances.
• Answer financial aid questions professionally, accurately, and positively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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