FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY FINANCIAL AID EXPERIENCE. We are getting a lot of submissions without any prior experience in the field.The Salon Professional Academy, located at Westgate Mall, is a Redken endorsed beauty school offering courses in Cosmetology and Esthetics. We are looking to hire an Experienced Financial Aid Advisor to package Title IV funding. Must have 2-5+ years experience in processing financial aid. As well as AR/Collections duties. This is a position located in San Jose, CA, we have received a lot of inquiries out of state, this position requires a face-to-face interview and we do not offer relocation, thank you.*Job Description** The Financial Aid Officer administers packages and awards aid within the required timelines for students and their families on behalf of The Academy.* Must have knowledge of current Department of Education regulations to ensure proper handling of funds.* Completes quarterly and yearly Federal government reports.*Responsibilities** Communicate with student / parent in aiding them in the process of packaging and awarding aid for student and if applicable for Parent Plus Loan* FAFSA /ISIR collected* E-MPN collected* Entrance Loan Counseling completed and documented* Verification complete if applicable* Cost of Attendance Worksheet and Loan Disclosure Completed to determine eligibility /acceptance of aid package* Clear up Third Party Servicer memos* Accurate Placement Order for Student Files* Collect Award Letter prior to class start date* Request Disbursements* Verify Satisfactory Academic Progress through Student Report Card* Disburse aid using Direct Loan / Pell Disbursement Sheet* Cross check disbursements entered into student ledgers for accuracy* Compile daily tuition deposits and give to the appropriate person to take to the bank* Weekly tuition overview recorded daily, give to the Owner/Operations Director* Tuition Income Projection Sheet completed for owner monthly* Track and print weekly the hours/credits completed by each student to verify hours/credits completed* Conduct Exit Interview and collect documentation including Exit Loan Counseling for graduates and students who withdraw* Complete R2T4 SERVICER worksheet for Title IV Aid students who withdraw* Complete Academy Refund Worksheet for withdrawals* Complete Government Reports including but not limited to:* IPEDS report three times per year* Campus Crime Annual Report* Accreditation Annual Report* 1098-T’s to student and IRS* Gainful Employment Reports* Net Price Calculator* ERR Worksheets* Compile data for yearly compliance portion of EZ Audit* At least once yearly, attend financial aid training (webinars or onsite)* Compile data for Program Review if Academy is selected to complete a review* Review Co-Hort Default Report and present to owner(s)* Update Academy policies affecting financial aid with the help of the ownerFor more information about The Salon Professional Academy please check out our website at time position, 40 hours per week Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5pm, Tues and Thurs 12-8pmThank you for your submission.Job Type: Full-timePay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time offExperience:* Financial Aid Officer: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12