Student Finance Representative - Full-time

div class="content-intro"pAmerican Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands-on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market./p ul liMedical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (Company subsidized)/li liFSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)/li li$50,000 Life Insurance (Company paid)/li liAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)/li liEmployee Assistance Program – EAP (Company paid)/li liLong Term Disability (Company paid)/li liShort Term Disability (Team Member paid)/li liSupplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)/li liPaid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off/li li401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)/li liPet Insurance/li liIdentity Theft Protection/li /ul/divpstrongSummary:nbsp;/strong/p pThe Student Finance Advisor assists prospective American Institute students in all pre-enrollment aspects of the financial aid process by providing accurate information regarding funding. In addition, the Student Finance Advisor services current and former students by providing superior customer service, Financial Aid processing, and loan counseling. A Student Finance Advisor’s breakdown of activities varies depending on the team to which he/she is assigned, the current needs of the department, and the discretion of the Director of Student Finance./p pstrongEssential Duties and Responsibilities /stronginclude the following. Other duties may be assigned:/p ul liCounsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, loan management and financial planning; individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the/li liAnswers questions, inquiries or requests from students, regarding financial aid programs and eligibility as well as Alternative Funding Sources/li liAble to evaluate and resolve student inquiries, issues, and problems and ensure that the appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student/li liMaintain telephone coverage during assigned shift and be available to answer inbound calls from students and internal customers/li liAssist students in all aspects of the financial aid process via telephone or e-mail by delivering accurate, up-to-date information in a calm, polite, professional demeanor/li liBe able to advise the student on Loan/Grant Eligibility Status and provide guidance/follow up where resolution is needed/li liBe able to assist the students with completing necessary Financial Aid documents by providing guidance in a calm, professional manner/li liBe able to provide accurate information regarding student’s Financial Aid by referencing to training materials/li liAct in compliance with Federal and Institutional regulations/li liAdhere to set schedule/li liAcquire, enter, edit, and update Student Data in various internal and external systems/li liAttend required training sessions/li liFollow all Standard Operating Procedures/li liAssists the business to maintain higher enrollment conversion rates by providing exceptional customer service to our students/li liMeet assigned productivity goals/li /uldiv class="content-pay-transparency"div class="pay-input"div class="description"pAnticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications./p/divdiv class="title"Compensation Range/divdiv class="pay-range"span$22/spanspan class="divider"mdash;/spanspan$24 USD/span/div/div/divdiv class="content-conclusion"pstrongOUR CORE VALUES/strong/p pstrongCaring/strong brWe believe every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support. We partner with you from your first day of classes through your search for a job after graduation./p pstrongRespect/strong brWe view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel. Our staff and instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and realize your potential./p pstrongService/strong brAmerican Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community./p pstrongIntegritybr/strongWe look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you’ve faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create./p pstrongAccountability/strong brWhen you commit to us, we commit to you. When you walk into American Institute, we focus on helping you continue to move forward, so you can create the life you want to live./p pstrongInnovation/strong brWe know that the sooner you have the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career, the sooner you can become successful. American Institute offers focused, practical training that gets you out of the classroom and on your way faster than you thought possible./p/div