Student Finance Advisor

Ultimate Medical Academy is a non-profit healthcare educational institution with a national presence. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida and founded in 1994, UMA offers content-rich, interactive online programs as well as hands-on training at our Clearwater, Florida campus. 

As a full-time team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Medical (including prescription), Dental, Vision (UMA subsidized)
• FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
• Basic Life Insurance (UMA paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
• Employee Assistance Program – EAP (UMA paid)
• Long Term Disability (UMA paid)
• Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
• Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
• Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Purpose of the Position
To assist the Admissions Department by advising prospective students about the completion of the financial aid process so that the school can request disbursement of their funds; to collect non Title IV funds on an as-scheduled basis, and to advise continuing students including those preparing for externship or graduation about options to address their account balances before they leave school.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates communications to students and send emails where appropriate.
• Follows up on FAFSA and missing document renewals for continuing students.
• Works on externship and graduation clearance process so students don’t leave school with a balance.
• Checks NSLDS to review student default status, overpayments and total aggregate loan limit.
• Answers inquiries regarding financial aid and student account issues via phone and email.
• Responsible for reducing Average Accounts Receivables for assigned student population, and be proactive about reaching out to them and assisting them finding alternatives for reducing their AR.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and carefully follows all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, CIE, and internal UMA policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates compliance requirements to students and other staff as appropriate and quickly escalates any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.

Associated Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Title IV Regulations preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills along with written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a proactive student finance environment.
• Working knowledge of Title IV Regulations
• Must be computer and internet literate with knowledge, or ability to learn Campus Vue.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This is a full-time remote position, with only occasional, planned onsite or travel requirements.
• Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodation consideration available upon request.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

 

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range$19—$19 USD

OUR VALUES

Our institutional values are shaped and validated by our team members. They describe how we strive to operate and are the standards of behavior we look to embody. 

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

We operate honestly and ethically in an industry-compliant fashion. We are fair and trustworthy in our interactions with all we serve. Our team members, at all levels, lead by example and strive to do the right thing for our students and for each other. We are disciplined professionals who strive to be straightforward and dependable.

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