Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Anaheim, CA

Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design, business and legal studies, medical sciences, and information technology. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.

We Offer:

• Platt College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
• A highly competitive pay and eligible employees are entitled to receive paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Professional opportunities in a growing organization.
• Compensation Range: $ 20.00-24.00 /hour

The Financial Aid Advisor helps applicants and existing students develop a plan for meeting their educational expenses while attending Platt College. The FA Advisor assists students with the financial aid application process. The Financial Aid Advisor also executives many of the steps required to secure aid funds including packaging, verification, requesting draws, refund calculations, file audits and entrance/exit interviews.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of current Title IV, federal and state regulations regarding Financial Aid
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate sensitive financial information to prospective and current customers in an understandable manner

Credentials and Experience:

• High School Degree or GED is required
• Associate degree or above in related fields of accounting, finance, business, administrations, etc. is preferred
• Prior related work experience is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Platt College Los Angeles, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress/grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), age, national origin, marital or registered domestic partnership status, veteran status or military status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, including genetic characteristics or genetic information, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or by local ordinance.