Financial Aid Advisor

Concorde Career Colleges

. Provide one-on-one counseling to students and families about financial aid options, application processes, and eligibility requirements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeOverland Park • Missouri • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in financial aid counseling, including knowledge of federal and state regulations, application processes, and financial literacy. Proficient in using financial aid systems and maintaining accurate records while fostering relationships with diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Aid CounselingFederal And State Financial Aid RegulationsData Entry And Customer ServiceFinancial Aid Systems ProficiencyBudgeting And Loan Repayment Strategies

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Financial Aid Application ProcessingData AnalysisReport GenerationBudgetingLoan Repayment StrategiesFinancial LiteracyCompliance MonitoringDocumentation VerificationRecord KeepingApplication Evaluation

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

AnthologyPowerFAIDSMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

FAFSAMaster Promissory NoteGrantsScholarshipsWork-Study ProgramsFederal RegulationsFinancial Aid DocumentationStudent SuccessEntrance And Exit InterviewsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide one-on-one counseling to students and families about financial aid options, application processes, and eligibility requirements
Assist with FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, and other institutional financial aid documentation
Advise on budgeting, financial literacy, and loan repayment strategies
Evaluate and process financial aid applications according to federal, state, and institutional policies
Determine eligibility and award packages including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs
Monitor and verify documentation for accuracy and compliance
Stay informed about changes in financial aid regulations
Facilitate compliant financial aid practices and maintain accurate records
Prepare and submit required reports to governing agencies
Comply with applicable Federal regulations and procedures in the annual Federal Handbook
Collaborate with other departments to support student success and resolve financial aid issues
Conduct workshops, presentations, and outreach activities about financial aid opportunities
Conduct federally required entrance and exit interviews
Maintain records of student interactions and financial aid determinations using appropriate software
Generate reports and analyze data to identify trends and improve processes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience working in financial aid (required), or Associate degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience performing data entry and professional customer service (required)
One (1) year of experience in a proprietary online higher education environment (preferred)
Must not currently be in default on any Federal Student Loans or go into default while employed
Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and policies (preferred)
Proficiency with financial aid systems such as Anthology and PowerFAIDS (preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build rapport with students and families
Ability to accurately interpret and apply financial aid regulations
Ability to explain complex financial aid concepts clearly and accessibly
Ability to adapt to changing regulations, technologies, and institutional priorities
Ability and willingness to communicate, think, learn, and reason
Ability to use computers and computer systems to process transactions, store documents, enter data, and perform assigned tasks
Ability to safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at company locations
Ability to use active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and category flexibility
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with essential deadlines and multiple simultaneous projects
Ability to gain, understand, and apply information and data related to essential job functions
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for the employee and immediate family at UTI and Concorde campuses
Competitive paid time off programs (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
50% retirement match on the first 6% of contributions after 90 days
4 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and dependents
Pet insurance through ASPCA
Health plan enrollment eligibility starts the first of the month following completion of one full month of employment
Remote, hybrid and/or on-campus work location eligibility to meet business needs