Financial Services Advisor - Paul Mitchell Schools

Financial Aid Assistant Role

The Financial Aid Advisor creates and implements a customer-focused financial plan that supports the Paul Mitchell Schools' culture, the admissions process and service in the school, and the Future Professionals. This is a vital position to the school, as this person prepares all paperwork pertaining to grants and loans and counsels and advises Future Professionals and parents on financial aid eligibility and guidelines. He or she conducts regular inspections of the financial files for compliance with all required documentation. Additionally, he or she has knowledge of current regulations pertaining to the release of student information.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be able to interpret, apply, and comply with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations related to financial aid. He or she provides support for various operational and problem-solving functions such as working reports and performing basic needs analysis. This person must demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and a high level of confidentiality in recognizing and working with confidential information and records concerning the personal finances of Future Professionals. The position requires the ability to focus on a variety of tasks. He or she must maintain an organized and effective office and be able to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate does not need Financial Aid experience. We will train, but the ideal candidate is impeccably organized, clean and is able to interpret, apply, and comply with federal, state, and institutional guidelines and regulations related to financial aid. We are looking for someone interested in working full-time on site, 40 hours a week. This person will communicate with staff and students in person and electronically therefore will need to have exceptional computer skills, familiar with Apple products and the ability to easily communicate via text, email, Social Media, Zoom and FaceTime. The ideal candidate will build a good relationship with staff and students. He or she provides support for various operational and problem-solving functions such as working reports, spreadsheets and performing basic needs analysis. This person must demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and a high level of confidentiality in recognizing and working with confidential information and records concerning the personal finances of Future Professionals.

The position requires the ability to focus on a variety of tasks and inspect and lead his or her team to do the same. He or she must maintain an organized and effective office and be able to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while at the same time paying attention to details.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Computer and data entry skills required
• Ability to multitask and coach others
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Solid work history with verifiable reference
• Honesty and professionalism

Paul Mitchell The School Sherman Oaks is an equal opportunity employer.