Financial Aid Advisor - CCC

🇺🇸 Portland, OR 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $23 - $25 per Hour 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ June 19th, 2026

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Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor - CCC. The role involves guiding students through the financial aid process, providing clear information on federal aid, scholarships, and FAFSA, and collaborating with internal teams to support student success.

Highlights

Guide students throughout the entire financial aid process
Explain financial aid options including federal aid, FAFSA, and scholarships
Provide compassionate and efficient customer service to overcome financial barriers
Work in collaboration with Admissions and Student Services teams
Proficiency required in Word, Excel, and SharePoint
Requires High School Diploma or GED; some college coursework preferred
Preferred 3 years customer service or sales experience, with 2 years in financial aid
Title IV experience preferred
Compensation ranges from $23 to $25 per hour
Comprehensive benefits include paid training, tuition waiver for employee and immediate family, paid time off, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and health/dental/vision insurance

Financial Aid Advisor - CCC Full Description

Financial Aid Advisor

Overview

Are you passionate about helping students navigate their financial future and making a tangible impact on their educational journey? As a Financial Aid Advisor, you’ll be the friendly guide that students and their families rely on to make sense of financial aid, from securing resources to understanding the process. If you’re detail-oriented, compassionate, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!

What We Offer:

$23- $25 per hour
Paid Training
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
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
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:

Guide the Way: Support students through every step of the financial aid process, ensuring they have everything they need to succeed.
Deliver Excellence: Provide exceptional service with compassion, clarity, and efficiency, helping students overcome any financial hurdles.
Solve Problems: Identify and address barriers to starting or continuing school with creative and effective solutions.
Educate and Empower: Explain federal aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and more to help students make informed financial decisions.
Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Admissions, Student Services, and other teams to enhance student satisfaction and success.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
Experience: 3 years in customer service or sales; 2 years in Financial Aid preferred
Title IV: experience preferred

Skills:

Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Original Job Description

Financial Aid Advisor

Overview

What We Offer:

$23- $25 per hour
Paid Training
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)
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
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Responsibilities:

Guide the Way: Support students through every step of the financial aid process, ensuring they have everything they need to succeed.
Deliver Excellence: Provide exceptional service with compassion, clarity, and efficiency, helping students overcome any financial hurdles.
Solve Problems: Identify and address barriers to starting or continuing school with creative and effective solutions.
Educate and Empower: Explain federal aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and more to help students make informed financial decisions.
Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Admissions, Student Services, and other teams to enhance student satisfaction and success.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
Experience: 3 years in customer service or sales; 2 years in Financial Aid preferred
Title IV: experience preferred