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The Financial Aid Advisor I provides students with the maximum amount of financial assistance to which they are eligible, in accordance with applicable regulations, with timely service and the highest quality in coordination with other departments to ensure that the institutional development goals are met.

This is a temporary position working 1-2 months.

Kissimmee Campus: In-Person / On-site.

Hourly Pay: $19.95 Per Hour

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Associate Degree or higher.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (written, read, and verbal).
• At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Ability to work extended hours (which will include evenings and weekends), in order to meet business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to comply with all policies, procedures, programs and services of the Financial Aid Department to ensure compliance.

• Maintain adequate communication and collaboration with the academic area, other service offices and Supervisor in order to contribute to student retention, Institution goals and prevent delays that can affect the daily operation.

• Provide student with a high-level service experience.

• Properly manage our student system and authorized federal government systems (NSLDS, COD and FPP).

• Comply with the Document Retention policy and disposal of documents. In addition, to perform a proper filing process.

• Collaborate in maintaining student records with all the required documents duly completed and preserved.

• Responsible for receiving documents and/or evidence submitted by the students, as required by federal, state and institutional regulations.

• Provide orientation and assistance to students and/ or prospects related to financial aid services, administrated funds, their eligibility criteria and the application process.

• Support and follow up on students and/ or prospects regarding the process of completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via the FAA Access to CPS Online and submitting any required document.

• Responsible in provided students and or prospects official communications and documents such as but not limited to: Welcome Letter, Orientation Document, Consent to receive electronic communications, Student Guide, Student authorization; among others.

• Responsible for reviewing and documenting the student's financial history to identify possible aspects that limit the student's eligibility such as; default loans; maximum use of Federal Pell Grant (LEU); among others and guide students accordingly.

• Responsible to conduct evaluation to determine student eligibility and assign financial assistance to which they are entitled in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Collaborate with the designated institutional staff in the evaluation and resolution, if applicable, of disbursement eligibility exceptions and/ or adjustments so that students can receive their financial aid on time.

• Discuss payment plan options to cover any uncovered balance.

• Guide the student to create the payment plan with Tuition Options.

• Increase or Decrease student payment plan as needed

• Escalate any adjustments needed from the evaluation of student ledger card.

• Notify and channel in the event of irregularities found within the Financial Aid Department.

• Perform any additional task required by supervisor related to the job.

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage -Including additional options HSA, and FSAs - Dependent, and Health Care
• Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
• 12 Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off / Paid Volunteer Day
• 401[k] with 50% Employer Matching
• Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Growth Opportunities / Education Assistance and Professional Development Benefits

No Cost Benefits:

• Group Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Talent Referral Program
• TicketsatWork - Discount Entertainment Program
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday (available to full-time employees after two years)

Who We Are

NUC University has been the institution of choice for a diverse population for more than 40 years. The institution comprises nine locations in Florida (Deland, Kissimmee, Orlando, Lakeland, South Miami, Pembroke Pines, Tampa, South Florida, and DAVE School), seven campuses in Puerto Rico (Arecibo, Bayamón, Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce, Río Grande, and Escorial), an IBC Technical Division with 12 locations in Puerto Rico, and the NUC Online Division with students all across US and Puerto Rico. It offers degrees at various levels, such as diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s, in fields including Healthcare, Construction, Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Beauty, Visual Arts, Business Management, Technology, Health Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Education.

NUC University - Florida Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The selected applicant will undergo a background check, educational verification, and drug testing.