Job Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

STATUS: Non-Exempt

PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

· 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 Management 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in Financial Aid industry preferred but not required.

· Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution is highly recommend but not required.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Mac equivalent).

· Self-motivated and able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously among changing priorities and deadlines.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Ability to effectively and positively communicate with a customer-service oriented attitude.

· Professional, upbeat, social and dependable

· Creative problem solver who works well in a team environment

· Applicant must not currently be or have been in default on student loans

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 within the Full Sail University campus. 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.