Financial Aid Advisor

Company: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Location: Tempe
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description/Summary: The Financial Aid Advisor supports the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid Advisor by demonstrating initiative and competence contributing to the dissemination of financial aid information to prospective and current students and alumni. Works autonomously after given direction in a variety of tasks and duties to ensure accuracy of application processing for financial aid. The Financial Aid Advisor supports the following: Perform a variety of duties in support of the Financial Aid Office including office/clerical filing, answering calls, emails and walk in appointments. Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, billing process, indebtedness, money management and financial planning. Determine student eligibility for Title IV aid. Prepare student award packages. Counsel with students to discuss financial aid related issues. Interpret and implement Federal Methodology, verification requirements and College policies as they relate to providing financial aid counseling and eligibility. Calculate return of Title IV aid for federal and institutional aid, in accordance with federal and institutional regulations/policies. Communicate with Business Office staff of changes in financial aid awards. Actively participate in conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current knowledge and compliance requirements for Title IV federal aid programs. Perform other financial aid duties that contribute to the recruitment and retention of students. Other duties as assigned. Experience Required: General office management experience (phones, filing, calendar, administrative duties) Clerical and customer service experience within student services Using Microsoft office suite, multiple calendar management Education Requirements: Minimum Education /Certifications High School Diploma/GED Desired Education /Certifications Bachelor---s Degree Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Working Environment Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extensive periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Communicate to perform essential functions. Background/Screening: All candidates offered a position at SCNM undergo a background and drug screen prior to hire. All employees must show documentation of vaccination against Covid-19, and provide titer results for measles prior to first day of work (unless religious or medical exemption is on file). Employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of all screens required of this position. SCNM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. About SCNM: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (SCNM) is a non-profit, higher education institution. In addition to offering the highest quality education to the next generation of naturopathic physicians and nutritionists, SCNM operates two clinics on campus --- the SCNM Medical Center and the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Complementing both the academic and clinical offerings, SCNM also boasts a natural pharmacy (Medicinary) and is home to the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research. SCNM furthers its mission via the SAGE Foundation, which funds the operations of several off-site community clinics that provide naturopathic medical care to the uninsured and underserved in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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