Financial Aid Counselor - Los Angeles, United States - The Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Purpose:
The Financial Aid Counselor assists students complete and fund each academic year for school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Guide current students and parents throughout the financial aid process in pursuit of first and subsequent degrees
Exercise independent professional judgment with mínimal supervision to counsel students on optimal financial package based on individual circumstances
Represent the financial aid department at monthly Open House events and convey advice on how to secure tuition and living expenses to students and parents
Work closely with the Management to research, analyze, implement, and update the Financial Aid strategies for students based on specific socioeconomic background
Serve as a financial aid content expert for the school, working with all departments to ensure accurate understanding of issues, handling of questions and review of documents.
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards and professional guidelines regarding student enrollment and financial aid.
Contact incoming students to secure documents necessary to complete files and verification.
Coordinate efforts with student and lender in relation to private loans
Enter all correspondence and communication with students into systems
Ensure students do not exceed cost of education limits
Comply with federal regulations as outlined in Department of Education handbook
Offsite training as necessary to stay current on all Financial Aid issues
Maintain touchpoint process with each student for regular contact prior to start
Once hired must pass provided FA essentials training with 75% or better
Applicant must not currently be or have been in default on student loans
Able to communicate student academic progess as it pertains to financial aid

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adhere to policies and procedures of The Los Angeles Film School
Maintain strict confidentiality of company and personnel information
Adhere to company attendance standards

Other Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Competencies/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Selfmotivated and able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously among changing priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to effectively and positively communicate with a customerservice oriented attitude.
Professional, upbeat, social and dependable
Creative problem solver who works well in a team environment
Ability to relate, understand, and engage with prospective students
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Confident presenting general information to students both live and using video software
Comfortable in a fastpaced environment interacting with a diverse group of staff & students

Education and/or Experience:

Experience in Financial Aid industry preferred but not required
Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution is highly recommend but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
N/A

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Mac equivalent)

Environmental Factors are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation.

Hybrid work schedule two days in office the rest from home. (Subject to change as required by management).
Need High Speed internet connection when working from home

Physical Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation:N/A

Emotional and Mental Demands are those that are required and performed with or without an accommodation:N/A