Pillar College
Financial Aid Advisor
Pillar College, Bayonne, New Jersey, us, 07002
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Rooted in and committed to Christian faith and love, Pillar fosters intellectual, spiritual, and social development among its diverse student population.
We are seeking a Financial Aid Advisor (FAA). The FAA primary assignment is to support the Financial Aid Director and the students at Pillar College by reviewing financial data, applying various financial aid awards (state, federal, institutional, veterans etc.), and advising students about financial decisions.
The FAA is to support the Student Service Center (SSC) with students' questions. The FAA also advises students about resolving problems with verifications and other issues.
Requirements
The FAA function, but not limited to:
Responds to queries and advises on rates and charges for tuition, fees and other items at Pillar CollegeProvides information on Pillar College grants and scholarships as well as other available bursaries, scholarships and grantsMeets with applicants, as needed, gathers pertinent Financial Aid information from the applicant (e.g. ISIR information), review a financial estimate and/or an Award Letter for the applicant when neededAssists with proof-reading or translating documents so as to convey the intended meaning to studentsLiaises, supports, and fosters cooperative working relationships with the Admissions Department, Student Accounts, Students Service Center and other Departments at Pillar CollegeGains and maintains familiarity with various government web sites and online tools including but not limited to: COD, NSLDS, HESAA, student loans etc.Assumes other authorized tasks and duties as requested by an official personnel of Pillar College and the Director of the Financial Aid DepartmentQUALIFICATIONS:
Financial Aid experienceComputer skills on MS Office, including Word, ExcelExperience with CampusVue preferredPrevious experience with college programs helpfulFamiliarity with government websitesSpanish/English fluency requiredEDUCATION:
Minimum Bachelor's degreeINTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and organizational skillsFriendly and polite with good phone techniquesRelates well to other peopleAbility to follow and manage projects from start to finishStrong ability to multi-task and set priorities in a team environmentExercise judgment to plan, prioritize and execute tasksAble to maintain strict confidentiality regarding matters of the OfficeHOURS:
Full-time, 40 +/- hours per week, schedule flexibleJob Type: Full-time
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Full-time
Description
Rooted in and committed to Christian faith and love, Pillar fosters intellectual, spiritual, and social development among its diverse student population.
We are seeking a Financial Aid Advisor (FAA). The FAA primary assignment is to support the Financial Aid Director and the students at Pillar College by reviewing financial data, applying various financial aid awards (state, federal, institutional, veterans etc.), and advising students about financial decisions.
The FAA is to support the Student Service Center (SSC) with students' questions. The FAA also advises students about resolving problems with verifications and other issues.
Requirements
The FAA function, but not limited to:
Responds to queries and advises on rates and charges for tuition, fees and other items at Pillar CollegeProvides information on Pillar College grants and scholarships as well as other available bursaries, scholarships and grantsMeets with applicants, as needed, gathers pertinent Financial Aid information from the applicant (e.g. ISIR information), review a financial estimate and/or an Award Letter for the applicant when neededAssists with proof-reading or translating documents so as to convey the intended meaning to studentsLiaises, supports, and fosters cooperative working relationships with the Admissions Department, Student Accounts, Students Service Center and other Departments at Pillar CollegeGains and maintains familiarity with various government web sites and online tools including but not limited to: COD, NSLDS, HESAA, student loans etc.Assumes other authorized tasks and duties as requested by an official personnel of Pillar College and the Director of the Financial Aid DepartmentQUALIFICATIONS:
Financial Aid experienceComputer skills on MS Office, including Word, ExcelExperience with CampusVue preferredPrevious experience with college programs helpfulFamiliarity with government websitesSpanish/English fluency requiredEDUCATION:
Minimum Bachelor's degreeINTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Excellent communication and organizational skillsFriendly and polite with good phone techniquesRelates well to other peopleAbility to follow and manage projects from start to finishStrong ability to multi-task and set priorities in a team environmentExercise judgment to plan, prioritize and execute tasksAble to maintain strict confidentiality regarding matters of the OfficeHOURS:
Full-time, 40 +/- hours per week, schedule flexibleJob Type: Full-time
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person