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Financial Aid Counselor

Los Angeles Film School

Financial Aid Counselor

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    TITLE: Financial Aid Counselor

    REPORTS TO: Financial Aid Manager

    STATUS: Non-Exempt

    DEPARTMENT: Financial Aid

    NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED: DIRECT 0 INDIRECT 0

    LOCATION: 6353 SUNSET BLVD.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Guide current students and parents throughout the financial aid process in pursuit of first and subsequent degrees
    • Exercise independent professional judgment with minimal supervision to counsel students on optimal financial package based on individual circumstances.
    • Represent the financial aid department at monthly Open House events and convey advice on how to secure tuition and living expenses to students and parents.
    • Work closely with the Financial Aid Manager to research, analyze, implement, and update the Financial Aid strategies for students based on specific socioeconomic background.
    • Serve as a financial aid content expert for the school, working with all departments to ensure accurate understanding of issues, handling of questions and review of documents.
    • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards and professional guidelines regarding student enrollment and financial aid.
    • Contact incoming students to secure documents necessary to complete files and verification.
    • Coordinate efforts with student and lender in relation to private loans.
    • Counsel students and parents on PLUS applications, including denial options.
    • Enter all correspondence and communication with students into CampusVue system.
    • Ensure students do not exceed cost of education limits.
    • Comply with federal regulations as outlined in Department of Education handbook.
    • Offsite training as necessary to stay current on all Financial Aid issues.
    • Maintain touchpoint process with each student for regular contact prior to start.

    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    • Experience in Financial Aid industry helpful but not required.

    SKILLS REQUIRED:

    • Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
    • BA recommended but not required
    • Customer Service approach to dealing with students, parents and fellow staff
    • Professional demeanor and ability to interact with students and internal staff

    MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS:

    • Bi-annual performance review
    • Weekly meetings with the Financial Aid and Enrollment Services Manager

     

    Company Description

    The Los Angeles Film School is a creative, media arts college, offering accredited Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation & VFX, Entertainment Business and Graphic Design, and Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production and Film. Located in the center of Hollywood, California, the college’s campus is comprised of 4 buildings, including the historic RCA building and Ivar Theatre, and boasts industry-standard sound stages, labs, dubbing stages, studios, a green screen and theatres, including a THX®-certified, RealD 3D®, 340-seat Main Theatre. In Winter Park, Florida we are located with at the Full Sail University park. The Los Angeles Film School’s hands-on programs are taught by award-winning industry professionals using industry-standard gear. For more info on degree programs call 323-860-0789 or visit www.lafilm.edu.