Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description

Who We Are :

Nurtur Holdings LLC is the parent company of the Nurtur Aveda Institutes we proudly support, but our culture extends beyond the classroom. At Nurtur, we believe in service — to our students, our guests, our team members, and the communities where we live and work. We partner with local non-profits and give back in ways that make a lasting impact.

We are committed to nurturing young talent, developing our team members professionally, and building a workplace where values guide our success. Rooted in our Core Values and Behaviors for Success, we celebrate accountability, teamwork, fun, and continuous improvement. Our culture blends the legacy of Aveda with our own unique vision : to create an environment where people grow, serve, and thrive.

About the Role

The Financial Aid Counselor helps prospective students and their families navigate the financial aid process. You’ll explain funding options, scholarships, and Title IV requirements while ensuring compliance with regulations. This role is ideal for detail-oriented graduates interested in finance, counseling, or higher education administration.

Responsibilities :

• Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors.
• Counsel students and families on financial aid processes and funding options.
• Guide prospective students through the FAFSA completion and correction process.
• Stay current on financial aid regulations, policies, and scholarship opportunities.
• Track and analyze student engagement data in the CRM to improve outreach and conversion.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Financial Aid teams to achieve enrollment goals.
• Apply core values – like accountability, teamwork, and trust – while building relationships.
• Help students solve financial challenges by applying problem-solving and solution-oriented thinking.
• Translate complex regulations into clear, supportive guidance for students and families.
• Provide professional and empathetic support to students facing financial challenges.
• Performs duties as assigned and / or required to meet business needs.
• Abides by all other Nurtur policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and Code of Conduct.

Minimum Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

The team member in this position must be able to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training as necessary.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Equal Opportunity Employer : Nurtur Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal and state laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Nurtur also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

If this is the Culture you believe in, then this is the place to apply!