SR Financial Aid Advisor

To educate, advise, and support students in the appropriate procedures to ensure the completion of all applicable grant, loan, and scholarship applications. Aid students in understanding and interpretation of applicable Federal, State, and Institutional requirements while maintaining a high level of customer service. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde's Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• 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: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

Explore more benefits here: UTI Benefits

• Advise prospective students of all funding sources available to students attending Concorde Career College and provide each prospective student an introduction to financial aid during the student's tour
• Assist students with questions regarding the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Master Promissory Note for the Federal Stafford, Federal Unsubsidized and Federal PLUS loans, Federal SEOG, and Federal Perkins applications utilizing all required Federal and Concorde Career College forms
• Check NSLDS for status of prospective student loans
• Conduct entrance interviews and testing and exit interviews and testing as required by Title IV regulation and Concorde Career College
• Complete re-entry and subsequent packaging accurately
• Assist with File Auditing
• Know and comply with all applicable Concorde policies/procedures per the College policy and procedure manual
• Know and comply with all applicable Federal regulations/procedures per the annual Federal Handbook
• Perform other duties related to student financial aid packaging efforts as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Associate degree preferred
• Must not currently be in default on any Federal Student Loans or go into default on any Federal Student Loans while employed.
• 3 years Financial Aid Advisor Experience
• 3 years Title IV administration and mastery of FAA skill sets
• Familiar with VA policy and procedures
• Must be computer literate with entry level knowledge of Excel and Word
• Knowledge and ability to run CampusVue operating system preferred
• Must be detail oriented and be a quick learner of complex processes

Standard Abilities

• 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