Financial Aid Advisor

TITLE: Financial Aid Advisor

LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote)

REPORTS TO: Director of Financial Aid Impact

STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt

OUR MISSION

10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.

OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Aid Advisor provides essential day-to-day support in executing the organization’s financial aid and literacy initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid Impact, the Advisor serves as a direct resource for regional program teams and students, assisting with loan navigation, financial aid reviews, and complex application questions. This role is responsible for the hands-on management of financial aid “spaces” (drop-in centers or virtual spaces) and co-leading workshops and trainings to ensure staff and students have the tools to succeed. Working closely with frontline staff, the Advisor helps implement the foundational frameworks and curricula designed by leadership to ensure flawless, direct student financial aid support across our regions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE
• 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to:

• Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Have close-vision ability due to computer work.
• Engage in moderate, occasional lifting.
• Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions.

Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.

EEO

10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume.