• Job Description

  Req#: FINAN006478

  POSITION: Financial Aid Advisor

  STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, includes some nights and occasional Saturdays

  REPORTS TO: Financial Aid Manager

  START DATE: July 2025

  LOCATION: Wauwatosa Campus

  Unlock your full potential in the innovative and inclusive environment at Bryant & Stratton College. We are a career-focused, private, nonprofit college built differently to serve the needs of students, alumni, associates, employers, and the community. Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College offers real-world education leading to bachelor's, associate's, and professional certificates after completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, graphic design, and more.

  We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families. Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer. Apply today!

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accurately and efficiently package, award, and advise students on financial aid, with a combination of in-person and virtual appointments utilizing Microsoft Teams. Complete all steps in the process in a timely manner.
  • Interpret regulatory criteria, standards, policy and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Develop a working knowledge of all student financial aid programs administered by the Financial Aid Office.

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining working relationships with other departments on campus to achieve enrollment and retention goals.

  • Manage financial aid document retention and archives.
  • Maintain file accuracy for active and inactive students.
  • Actively participate to ensure timely delivery of assistance and services given to students, mostly via Microsoft Teams and face-to-face on-campus.
  • Prepare student accounts for payments, graduation, and withdrawals.
  • Balance demands for student entrance with regulatory requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned by your Manager.

  COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor degree required in a related field.
  • Knowledge of Federal Title IV highly preferred.
  • Skills in planning, prioritizing, problem solving, scheduling, evaluating, and organizing. Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and work with diverse groups.
  • Strong technological skills, attention to detail, and accuracy are a must. Experience with regulatory agencies and customer driven environments is helpful.

  • Must thrive on working in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment where attention to detail is a must.
  • Must possess a drive for excellence.

  APPLICATION PROCESS:

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics (“protected characteristics”). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Bryant & Stratton College is a private for-profit college with campuses in New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an online campus.

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