Financial Aid Advisor

Job description

Description Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida or Massachusetts CIAT Location: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NM Reports to: Financial Aid Advising Manager Status: Non-exempt: Employment Type: Full-time: Summary: Evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state, and school regulations, policies, and operating guidelines. Assesses financial needs of students and advises students and/or parents regarding financial aid options, processes, and requirements. This position will also evolve into processing other funding types. Responsibilities: - Analyzes and evaluates financial viability of students and families and provides advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process - Work closely with admission advisors to complete new enrollment packets each term - Maintains historic documents and data regarding financial aid files according to federal guidelines - Adheres to and is knowledgeable of appropriate guidelines relating to FERPA and CIAT policy on the release of records and information to a third party -...