Temporary - Financial Aid Advisor

Description

Give. Do. Love. Serve. From One’s Own Abundance. 

Position Details:

• Financial Aid Advisor (Temporary)
• Assignment from March - July 2025
• Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.00 hourly
• Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Fully Onsite Position in Hayward, CA

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Advise prospective students (in person and on tours) and current students regarding financial aid eligibility, program requirements and application procedures.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve with Financial Aid Staff any complication in loans or financial aid issues.
• Assist students in resolving credit issues and/or the endorser process.
• Package federal financial aid (loans, federal work study) and prospective student scholarships according to federal regulations and school policies and procedures.
• Prospective Tracker – track status of ISIR, award letter, etc. Resolve any issues before packaging. Communicate at a high level with students.
• Meet with admissions staff weekly to provide them with financial aid status updates and obtain enrollment status updates. Revise spreadsheets after meetings to reflect changes outlined in the meeting.
• Follow-up and resolve financial aid application issues.  This may include reviewing prior financial aid history and checking various federal databases, including Common Origination & Disbursement (COD) and NSLDS.  Add prospective students to the Transfer Monitoring list in NSLDS. Resolve any conflicts with alerts.
• Prepare new student status letters. This shows the status of financial aid and amount of estimated loan refund for living expenses to students on a quarterly basis.
• ISIR Verifications and the Certification process, resolving conflicting data and C-Flags (citizenship, defaults, etc.).  Review all ISIRS and monitor document tracking. Assess and recommend professional judgements cases.
• Run various CAMS queries to support processes and reports.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma Required, Bachelors Preferred  
• 1-2 years financial aid experience preferred
• Not in default on a federal student loan
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Required computer skills: Basic experience with MS Office, databases and spreadsheets
• Type minimum of 45 wpm with high degree of accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Work well with interruptions in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure
• Excellent work ethics and attendance
• Knowledge of FERPA regulations
• Edconnect, CAMS (or other SIS system) experience preferred
• Higher Education experience preferred

Employee Benefits:

• Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members) 
• Paid Sick Time 
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Merchandise Discount in Bookstore 
• Engaging and Inclusive Environment
• Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities
• 401(k) Plan (After 30 days of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 

About Us:

• At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.
• In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.
• Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.
• Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college
• Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment
• To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW  is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Salary : $30 - $33