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Concorde Career Colleges is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. The role guides students and their influencers through the financial aid process, administers aid in line with federal and state regulations, and resolves funding barriers that affect enrollment or continued education. The advisor manages an assigned student portfolio and works with Admissions, Student Services, and Accounting to support starts, persistence, and graduation.

Highlights

Guide students from first contact through ongoing support, helping them secure financial aid and other funding and submit all required documentation.
Administer student financial aid accurately and promptly in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Educate students on federal aid borrower rights and responsibilities, FAFSA completion, loan acceptance or denial, scholarships, and alternative funding options.
Manage an assigned portfolio of students using established tools and processes, with contact strategies and timely follow-up toward financial aid milestones.
Work with Admissions Representatives to assess each prospective student's circumstances and project upcoming starts accurately.
Partner with Admissions, Student Services, Education, Employment Services, and Accounting to improve show rates, retention, and student satisfaction.
High school diploma or GED required, with an associate degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred.
Preferred three years of customer service or sales experience and two years of financial aid experience; applicants cannot be in default on federal student loans.
Pay range of $20 to $25 per hour in San Bernardino, California.

Financial Aid Advisor Full Description

Overview:

The Financial Aid Advisor guides students and their influencers through the financial aid process, administers aid accurately and in compliance with federal and state regulations, and resolves funding barriers that may affect enrollment or continued education. The role manages an assigned student portfolio, provides timely education and follow-up, and partners across departments to support student starts, persistence, graduation, and overall satisfaction.

Pay Range: $20-25

Location: San Bernardino, CA

What We Offer:

Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered

Responsibilities:

Guide students from initial contact through ongoing support, helping them secure financial aid and other funding and submit all required documentation
Deliver a positive experience during every interaction by demonstrating compassion and composure and explaining the value of completing each next step on time
Identify underlying concerns and offer creative solutions that help students overcome barriers to starting or continuing school
Communicate the Company's value by connecting its benefits to the needs and priorities of students and their influencers, confirming understanding, and gaining agreement
Administer student financial aid accurately and promptly in accordance with federal and state regulations
Guide students and their influencers through the financial aid process by explaining required steps and clarifying their current status
Educate students about federal aid borrower rights and responsibilities, FAFSA completion, loan acceptance or denial, scholarships, and alternative funding options to resolve financing challenges
Partner proactively with Admissions, Student Services, Education, Employment Services, and Accounting to support student needs and improve show rates, retention, persistence, and overall satisfaction
Execute appropriate contact strategies, provide timely follow-up, and help students achieve required financial aid milestones
Manage an assigned portfolio of students using established tools and processes
Partner with Admissions Representatives and future students to assess individual circumstances and indicators, determine the likelihood of starting school, and project upcoming starts accurately
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current student circumstances and indicators; Assist with determining the likelihood of continuing education and graduating
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED (required)
Associates degree in business, accounting or related field (preferred)
Three (3) years of experience in customer service or sales (preferred)
Two (2) years Financial Aid experience (preferred)
Must not be in default on any Federal Student Loans and must remain in good standing while employed (required)
Demonstrate basic understanding of core job functions and tools
Follow instructions and established procedures with supervision
Participate in team discussions and training sessions
Ask clarifying questions to build understanding
Show openness to feedback and learning
Use standard software tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) at a beginner level
Maintain focus on assigned tasks and meets basic deadlines
Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to develop new skills
Follow structured guidance to complete assigned work
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
Achieves results consistently, even in tough circumstances
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to diverse audience needs
Seeks new growth opportunities and challenges through formal and informal development channels
Able and willing to:
- Communicate, think, learn, and reason
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
This position is eligible for a remote, hybrid, on campus or an on site work location to meet business needs. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
No travel required

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