What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid advisor position at Christine Valmy?
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Financial Aid Advisor located in Times Square, NY. The Financial Aid Advisor will assist prospective and current students in navigating financial aid processes, including completion of financial aid applications, understanding Title IV regulations, and determining eligibility. The role involves providing customer service support, managing enrollment-related financial matters, and ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal financial aid policies. Additional tasks include maintaining accurate records of financial aid awards and working collaboratively with students, families, and other departments to support educational goals.
Qualifications
- Finance and Student Financial Aid skills, with an understanding of financial aid processes and calculations
- Customer Service and Enrollment Management skills to assist and support students and families effectively
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in using financial aid management systems, spreadsheets, and other relevant software
- Relevant experience in financial aid advising or a related field is preferred
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Higher Education, or a related field is beneficial
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Team-player, attentive to detail, responsible
- Willingness to learn school procedures and protocols
- Strong Computer Skills
Monday through Friday
1 Saturday a month
3 days from 9 AM to 5 PM
2 days from 11 AM to 7 PM
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Physical Requirements
This role works in an office environment, with minimal psychological risk resulting from unavoidable exposure to hazardous, disagreeable, or uncomfortable environmental conditions. This role may involve exposure to emotionally challenging experiences and/or interactions with people who are upset. There may be a lack of control over the work pace or work process (e.g., working with a system with limited functionality to meet process needs). There may be irregular and/or high volumes and multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control. Regular working hours, and on occasion, some evening/weekend work is required.