US College Financial Aid Process Advisor

Wantto revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful workthat transforms future generations lives

CrimsonEducation is a Series C global EdTech startup founded in 2013 withthe idea that through personalized education and technology we cantransform students into the world leaders of tomorrow.

Were now in30 markets and have an ambitious team of 700 thats rapidlyexpanding across the globe. Our tech platform connects over 2500tutors / mentors to students aiming to achieve admission andscholarships to top universities or their dream careerpathways.

This is a parttime adhocremoteposition. The position is open to applicants based in any country.Hours will vary weekly. The position is most active from Septemberto February.

The purpose of this role is tooversee smooth customer experience in Crimsons US Financial AidConsulting programs by :

1. Guiding students andparents / guardians through the US Financial Aid Application processfrom introduction and application submission to financial aidpackage review

2. Developing resources tofacilitate the US Financial Aidprocess

Whatare the main responsibilities for thisrole

Holding 1to1 advising meetings toprovide stepbystep guidance on which forms families should completeand how to do so correctly

Providing insight to the othermembers of a students team and to students and / or their familiesdirectly about which schools to apply to based on the studentsfinancial need

Communicating session takeaways withstudents and the rest of their Crimson team as they move throughthe application process

Reviewing financial aidapplications before submission

Helping students findmeritbased scholarships for which they are eligible to apply bothat university and from external sources

Updating andcreating new resources to help families navigate the financial aidprocess

Providing overview presentations on the FinancialAid Application process both to Crimson families and Crimsonstaff

What skills and experienceare required

Prior experience in assistingboth US and international families / students with the US FinancialAid Application process is a must

Previous experienceaiding families / students with the CSS Profile FAFSA ISCOF ISFAAISAFA or any other US financial aid application materials isessential

Responsiveness and reliability

Empathetic communication across cultures

Proficiency inEnglish is required and fluency in one additional language ispreferred. Mandarin Cantonese Japanese and Swahili are highlydesirable however all nonEnglish languages will beconsidered.

Information management andorganization

Familiarity with financial management / financial literacy concepts

Background orknowledge inbusiness finance and / or the US tax system is preferred

Discretion confidentiality and patience are critical competenciesfor this position

Ideal candidates will have attended aUS University and will be familiar with the US financial aidapplication process including but not only : the CSS Profile andFAFSA

Why work forCrimson

Rapidly growing startup with aflexible working environment where you will be empowered tostructure how you work

Limitless development and exposureour internal promotions / role changes made up 33% of all recruitmentlast year

Insightful fireside chats and workshops to helpsupport our highperforming and ambitious team

RadicalCandor is a feedback approach we live by

Were a globalplayer with 30 markets (and growing) across the globe. Most roleshave the option to work from one of our many offices orremotely!

If youre passionate about growing in afastpaced collaborative environment and want to work withcuttingedge technology then wed love to hear fromyou!

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