Financial Aid Advisor - II

South University
Columbia, SC
Category Customer Service
Job Description
Responsible for providing general financial aid knowledge and overviews to new, continuing, and returning students. Develop, negotiate and finalize student financial plans consistent with financial planning policies and procedures and with Federal/State regulations for awarding aid.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience with federal and student financial aid, or 5 years of related experience with federal and student aid.
  • Financial aid or accounting experience required.
  • Customer service, problem-solving experience required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make small group presentations as well as skill in interacting on a one on one basis.
  • The ability to multi-task, work independently, and make decisions based on guidelines.
  • Strong basic computer software (MS Office) skills as well as exposure to more concentrated financial aid software (Campus Vue/Campus Nexus preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA/HSA
  • Tuition Assistant Program
  • Long/Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
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