Financial Aid Advisor

Job description

Financial Aid Advisor - Lincoln Tech - Mahwah, NJ campus We're looking for an experienced financial aid professional who understands the unique needs of career-focused students pursuing skilled trades education. If you have 1+ years of hands-on financial aid experience in higher education and enjoy helping students navigate Title IV funding for shorter-term programs, this role could be perfect for you. What You'll Bring: - 1+ years of current financial aid experience in higher education - this is essential - Experience with Title IV funding processes and compliance - Strong communication skills for working with students, families, and corporate financial aid teams - Detail-oriented approach to data management and file maintenance - Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience What You'll Do: - Guide students through the complete financial aid process from application to Title IV clearance - Manage student information systems, data entry, and electronic file maintenance - Support New, Veteran, and Agency students with specialized funding needs - Participate in campus orientations and student start events - Collaborate with FA Managers and Regio...