Student Support Advisor
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Entry Level
Job Description
Student Support Advisor
DeVry University
• Provide support for the new student enrollment process • Develop and validate an estimated financial plan • Maintain understanding of academic and Title IV financial aid programs • Monitor student accounts and provide guidance on financial eligibility • Proactively identify possible academic and financial obstacles • Leverage data and systems to track enrollment, persistence and graduation information • Possess knowledge of resources for informed recommendations • Ensure precise documentation of information by capturing interactions • Evaluate academic and financial situations throughout the student life cycle
Job Requirements
- Some college coursework required
- A minimum of 1-year of exceptional customer service or prior advising experience in an education setting
- Eligible to access and maintain the NSLDS system and must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, teams), internet applications, and database software systems
- A work environment free of distractions and interruptions, with no conflicting responsibilities during your scheduled shift
- Home office must be equipped with DSL or Cable Internet that is hardwired into a modem/router via Ethernet and provides the minimum required internet speeds (wireless, satellite or dial-up internet services are not permissible)
Benefits
- Flexible hours including evening and rotating Saturdays
- Daily attendance for first 6 weeks of training
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