Financial Aid Advisor

Paul Mitchell Schools•Sacramento, CA

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Do you prioritize accuracy, organization, and timeliness in all you do? Would you like to help passionate people follow their dreams and support them in launching their beauty careers? If YES, then you could be the full-time Financial Aid Advisor we're looking for at Paul Mitchell The School! We're hiring an attentive and dependable person to help future professionals at our Sacramento, CA school receive vital aid. Keep reading to learn how you can help us help others! FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR PAY & PERKS Pay: Depending on experience, you'll make $20.00 - $23.00/hour. Benefits: 401(k) plan Health insurance Dental Vision PTO Life insurance Employee discount Sick time Holiday bonuses CORE FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES This role directly supports the trajectory of students' careers and helps aspiring beauty professionals receive the support they need to pursue their dreams! You'll need to be highly accurate, detail-oriented, and thorough in your work to make sure all paperwork is appropriately filed and the students receive the financial support they're eligible for. You will: Accurately prepare and process paperwork for grants, loans, and counsels Review students' and families' financial status to determine aid eligibility Answer questions and follow up with future professionals as needed to ensure all paperwork is submitted on time Review documents to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance Fully comply with all federal, state, and institutional financial aid guidelines and regulations Appropriately handle confidential information, maintain compliant records, and meet all deadlines QUALIFICATIONS Required Experience & Abilities 2+ years of financial aid experience Solid work history with at least one verifiable reference Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills Ability to accurately interpret and follow federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Ability to work in-person at our Sacramento location Ability to use reports and spreadsheets to perform needs-based analyses and make data-driven decisions Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff Our Ideal Financial Aid Advisor Clean and organized Honest, trustworthy, and ethical Communicative and collaborative Highly attentive to detail Professional and motivated to succeed HELP US SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY! Paul Mitchell The School in Sacramento isn't just a place to learn; it's where passion meets purpose. We're a vibrant, creative community dedicated to inspiring the next generation of beauty professionals. With the strength of the Paul Mitchell brand, we combine world-class education, hands-on experience, and a fun, supportive culture that feels like family. Here, every day is an opportunity to grow, create, and make an impact in the beauty industry and beyond. Complete important work that makes a real difference. If you feel up for the challenge, apply today using our short initial form!

Requirements

2+ years of financial aid experience
Solid work history with at least one verifiable reference
Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills
Ability to accurately interpret and follow federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Ability to work in-person at our Sacramento location
Ability to use reports and spreadsheets to perform needs-based analyses and make data-driven decisions
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

Nice To Haves

Clean and organized
Honest, trustworthy, and ethical
Communicative and collaborative
Highly attentive to detail
Professional and motivated to succeed

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare and process paperwork for grants, loans, and counsels
Review students' and families' financial status to determine aid eligibility
Answer questions and follow up with future professionals as needed to ensure all paperwork is submitted on time
Review documents to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance
Fully comply with all federal, state, and institutional financial aid guidelines and regulations
Appropriately handle confidential information, maintain compliant records, and meet all deadlines