Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Paul Mitchell Schools
Job overview
The Financial Aid Assistant at Paul Mitchell Schools provides guidance and support to students and families throughout the financial aid process, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate processing of aid applications.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advising prospective and current students on financial aid, processing financial aid applications including Title IV, maintaining records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, preparing reports, following up with students, and participating in training and school functions.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have two or more years of experience in financial aid or equivalent transferable experience, strong communication and customer service skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of financial aid regulations including Title IV, and the ability to perform administrative tasks and simple accounting procedures.
Work environment and culture
Paul Mitchell The School Tampa emphasizes exceptional customer service, compliance with laws, and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Company information
Paul Mitchell Schools is a well-known educational institution specializing in cosmetology and related services, committed to providing quality education and support to students.
Job location and travel
The position is located at Paul Mitchell The School Tampa.
Unique job features
The job requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of financial aid regulations and active participation in professional training sessions.
Company overview
Paul Mitchell Schools is a network of cosmetology and beauty schools across the United States, offering programs in cosmetology, barbering, skin care, and nail care. Founded in 2000 by John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell Systems co-founder Angus Mitchell, the schools focus on providing high-quality education and hands-on training to prepare students for careers in the beauty industry. They generate revenue through tuition fees, product sales, and salon services provided by students under supervision. The schools are known for their strong emphasis on professional development, community involvement, and charitable activities, including their annual FUNraising campaign.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience advising students or clients on financial aid processes, highlighting your knowledge of Title IV and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Showcase strong communication skills and your ability to explain complex financial aid information clearly and empathetically to diverse populations, including prospective and current students and their families.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the official Paul Mitchell Schools career page, LinkedIn, and ApplicantPro to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Financial Services Advisors or staff in the financial aid division at Paul Mitchell Schools, using ice breakers like commenting on recent school events, asking about their experience with financial aid updates, or expressing interest in their approach to customer service.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'financial aid processing,' 'Title IV,' 'compliance,' 'customer service,' and 'record keeping' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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