Financial Aid Advisor

Overview

Do you prioritize accuracy, organization, and timeliness in all you do? Would you like to help passionate people follow their dreams and support them in launching their beauty careers? If YES, then you could be the full-time Financial Aid Advisor we're looking for at Paul Mitchell The School! We're hiring an attentive and dependable person to help future professionals at our Sacramento, CA school receive vital aid.

Keep reading to learn how you can help us help others!

Pay
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Depending on experience, you ll make $20.00 - $23.00/hour.

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Sick time
• Holiday bonuses

Core Financial Aid Advisor Responsibilities

This role directly supports the trajectory of students  careers and helps aspiring beauty professionals receive the support they need to pursue their dreams! You ll need to be highly accurate, detail-oriented, and thorough in your work to make sure all paperwork is appropriately filed and the students receive the financial support they re eligible for. You will:

• Accurately prepare and process paperwork for grants, loans, and counsels
• Review students  and families  financial status to determine aid eligibility
• Answer questions and follow up with future professionals as needed to ensure all paperwork is submitted on time
• Review documents to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Fully comply with all federal, state, and institutional financial aid guidelines and regulations
• Avoid handling confidential information, maintain compliant records, and meet all deadlines

Required Experience & Abilities

• 2+ years of financial aid experience
• Solid work history with at least one verifiable reference
• Strong computer proficiency and data entry skills
• Ability to accurately interpret and follow federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work in-person at our Sacramento location
• Ability to use reports and spreadsheets to perform needs-based analyses and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

• Clean and organized
• Honest, trustworthy, and ethical
• Communicative and collaborative
• Highly attentive to detail
• Professional and motivated to succeed

Paul Mitchell The School in Sacramento isn t just a place to learn; it s where passion meets purpose. We re a vibrant, creative community dedicated to inspiring the next generation of beauty professionals. With the strength of the Paul Mitchell brand, we combine world-class education, hands-on experience, and a fun, supportive culture that feels like family. Here, every day is an opportunity to grow, create, and make an impact in the beauty industry and beyond.

Complete important work that makes a real difference. If you feel up for the challenge, apply today using our short initial form!

Salary: $20 - $23 per hour