Education Funding Specialist

Are you passionate about making education accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds? Join Granite Edvance in Concord, NH as an Education Funding Specialist and be part of a team that is dedicated helping others achieve their educational goals. Using your expertise in financial aid, financial literacy, and scholarship access in higher education, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of students as they pursue their educational goals.

As an employee of Granite Edvance, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with company match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, including Holiday and Volunteer Time, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Professional Development.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students and families!

GRANITE EDVANCE: OUR STORY

Granite Edvance (formerly the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation, or the NHHEAF Network) helps New Hampshire students plan for their future - whether they are looking to continue their education, pursue the trades, or enter the workforce - by providing free counseling and resources, scholarships, and private student loans. This year, we will award $500,000 in scholarships to NH college students! We are an organization that values our employees and serves our communities. If this sounds like the kind of organization you'd like to work with, we'd love to meet you!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS AN EDUCATION FUNDING SPECIALIST

Exciting opportunity alert! As a full-time Education Funding Specialist at Granite Edvance in Concord, NH, you will be the go-to expert providing guidance, in one-on-one and in larger group settings, on FAFSA, scholarships, loan repayment, and financial aid procedures to help students achieve their educational dreams. Not only will you be empowering individuals with financial literacy knowledge, but you will also play a key role in increasing access to Granite Edvance products and services. Imagine the thrill of being an ambassador for Granite Edvance, building relationships with schools and community organizations to advance our organizational impact. If you are a problem solver with a passion for education and community impact, this role is perfect for you.

Apply now and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world of education!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

This dynamic role requires strong written and verbal communication skills to assist students with FAFSA, scholarships, and financial aid procedures. Your experience in financial aid, college admissions, and or school counseling will be invaluable as you navigate the complexities of education funding. As a problem solver and empathetic professional, your ability to engage with diverse groups and present information effectively will be essential.

Get ready to travel up to 50% of the time to schools, partners, conferences, and meetings within and occasionally outside of New Hampshire, spreading awareness of Granite Edvance products and services. This role will also require some evening and weekend hours for presentations, appointments or other activities. If you are customer-centric, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, we want to hear from you! Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Experience in financial aid, college admissions, and or school counseling.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills with an ability to interact with a wide range of participants and groups of all sizes.
• Up to 50% to travel within, and occasionally outside of New Hampshire.

YOUR NEXT STEP

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

OUR VALUES

In alignment with its core values, Granite Edvance is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, marital or family care status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Granite Edvance is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment, where each member of the team feels a sense of belonging and is able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity driven job seekers are welcomed and strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and pay practices. Actual pay rates may vary and will be based upon multiple factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, training or education, as well as upon business need.