Financial Services Advisor - Toronto, Canada - Carrington College

Description

Who Are We: Carrington College helps students achieve success by providing them with "hands-on" training that uses the technologies and processes that are used in the field, allowing them to build their confidence while they "learn by doing". Our focus is to help change the lives of our students for the better through education. That's more than our purpose; it's our promise to you and our students

What we're looking for: Financial Services Advisor

Summary: The Financial Services Advisor meets with applicants and students regarding their eligibility for federal financial aid programs by calculating anticipated awards in PELL, SEOG, Stafford/Direct and supplementary loans, and other Title IV and non -Title IV programs. The SFA packages and awards all Title IV and non-Title IV aid for each academic year and enters this in the Student Information Systems as required. All work is performed within the established governmental regulations and institutional procedures. A high level of ethics is required in the counseling of students.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $ $25.00 per hour. Our benefits program for full-time colleagues includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts. You will accrue two to three weeks of paid vacation in your first five years with eleven paid holidays. We offer state-compliant sick leave, disability insurance, and company-paid life insurance. We offer a 401k profit-sharing plan with a discretionary match and tuition assistance to employees.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience -

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Must qualify for Professional Access to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

• Two plus years related financial advising and/or training experience preferred

• PC skills in Microsoft Office, Internet applications and database software.

• Experience with Student Financial Aid software application a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task