Job description

Our Fortis Institute campus in Birmingham AL is currently seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to complete the Financial Aid Department.

Do you enjoy working in a highly engaging, fast-paced environment where you will directly contribute to the success of others? Do you have a strong attention to detail? Would you like to work in a place where your team values you? Then you belong at Fortis Institute where you will help students achieve their dreams!

Position Summary:

The Financial Aid Advisor assists the Director of Financial Aid in all aspects of administering the student financial assistance programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists students in applying for all forms of student financial assistance (Federal, State, Agency, Veterans, Employer, etc.).
• Conducts entrance and exit counseling for student borrowers.
• Performs data entry and file maintenance on the CampusVue, FAME, and NSLDS data management systems.
• Performs need analysis and financial aid packaging in Campus Vue and FAME.
• Verifies and corrects financial aid application data. Prepares Professional Judgment applications for review by the Financial Aid Director
• Maintains student files, assembles new student information and application packages and performs other clerical assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and/or School Director/ President.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience as a financial aid officer.
• Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations with specific knowledge of Title IV.
• Ability to interact with all levels of individuals.
• Detail oriented problem solver and the ability to multi-task.
• Competency in the use of a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to work in an environment that can be fast-paced and stressful at times
• Physical mobility throughout the facility
• Associate degree

Classification: Non-exempt, hourly

Work Hours: Five day workweek with two evenings to approximately 8:00pm and every other Saturday

Travel: None

Working Environment: Interior/office

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Student Financial Aid: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Title IV: 1 year (Preferred)
• NSLDS: 1 year (Preferred)
• CampusVue: 1 year (Preferred)
• FAME: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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