Student Finance Consultant I
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time
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<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Student Finance Consultant I<BR><BR><BR><BR>Job ID: 2012-33597<BR># Positions: 1<BR><BR>Location: US-OR-Portland<BR>Posted Date: 3/16/2012<BR><BR>Division: DeVry University<BR>Department: Student Services<BR><BR>Employment Type: Regular Full-Time<BR>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt<BR>Apply for this job:<BR><BR>* Apply for this job online<BR>* Refer a friend to this job<BR>* To update your profile pleaseclick here<BR>More information about this job:<BR>About DeVry University:<BR><BR>Founded in 1931, DeVry University is one of the largest, private sector universities in North America, with more than 90,000 students enrolled in the United States and Canada. The university’s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. With more than 95 locations, DeVry University delivers practitioner-oriented undergraduate and graduatedegree programs onsite and online that meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population. Home to five colleges of study, including Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology, DeVry University’s outstanding faculty members, work in the fields that they teach, providing students with real-world experiences that prepare them for high-growth careers.<BR><BR>DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, find us on Twitter @DeVryUniv, Facebook /DEVRYUNIVERSITY or visitnewsroom.devry.edu.<BR>Overview:<BR><BR>This position manages a portfolio of students (either undergraduate or graduate or a combination thereof) to ensure that all students have the appropriate guidance to make informed tuition investment and financial aid decisions. Works closely with applicants and students to assess financial need, complete the financial aid process, and secure education funding. Through regular proactive outreach to an assigned student portfolio, initiates tuition investment and gap counseling discussions and advises students on strategies to finance their education. Serves as the student’s single point of contact for all financial aid concerns and works to resolve issues in a timely manner. Works closely with Admissions, Student Finance colleagues and other departments to research and resolve any student financing issues.<BR>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<BR><BR>* Assists applicants/students to make an informed tuition investment decision by providing accurate, helpful Student Finance advice.<BR>* Guides applicants/students through the financial aid application process.<BR>* Performs initial contact, financial advising, and direct outreach advising sessions.<BR>* Increases student satisfaction and retention by providing proactive tuition investment and student finance support to an assigned portfoli </font></td>
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