Overview
This position will be based at our Greenville, SC campus location
Transform your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, ECPI University's dedicated employees have worked tirelessly to help students achieve their goals via hands-on training and career-focused education. Our employees are dynamic, caring professionals ready to make a difference in people's lives.
With your hard work, ECPI University will provide full-time employees with great benefits including:
Competitive compensation & benefits plans including 401(k) participation with potential annual employer contributions.
Our Tuition Scholarship program is eligible to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment.
Additionally, you will work alongside talented professionals to help our students change their lives through education.
If you are seeking a stable work environment, comprehensive training, personal and professional growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing your work makes a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you and discuss the opportunity.
Are you seeking a financial counseling career that helps a diverse population improve their lives? Then a career as a Financial Assistance Advisor with ECPI University, one of the nation's diverse university, maybe for you!!
The Financial Assistance Advisor is responsible for providing financial aid support and counseling services to both incoming and existing students. This position oversees the daily processing flow and communicates updates to assigned students working through the Financial Aid Office. Advisors must possess critical-thinking skills and use a variety of communication methods and analytical skills to guide and encourage students through the financial aid process. Advisors must build and foster strong relationships with students to support their educational goals.
Responsibilities
Advises students about methods to pay for their education, financial aid eligibility, application procedures, financial assistance programs, costs, indebtedness, money management and financial planning; individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student.
Collects and/or analyzes financial data on students to determine financial aid eligibility and makes awards within federal, donor and/or institutional guidelines.
Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; exercises judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
Answers questions, inquiries or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.
Analyzes system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; notify students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
Interfaces with students and lenders, employers and/or Student Services staff to resolve concerns.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred.
2-3 years of related experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
Skills/Abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in CampusVue Student database, preferred.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to quickly master new methodologies, technologies and systems.
Ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
Able to interact with employees, potential students and outside contacts of all levels, providing excellent customer service.
Ability to work independently and with a team as well as with various constituents.
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requisition ID2022-8546
Employment StatusFull Time
Posted Date4 days ago(10/17/2022 10:42 AM)
Job FamilyOffice/Clerical
CompanyECPI University
StateSouth Carolina
CityGreenville
CountryUnited States
