Magaly Flores
Houston
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Aid Advisor
United Education Institute
07.2025 - Current
- Develop, negotiate, and finalize student financial aid plans in strict accordance with state, federal, accreditation, and company policies and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies governing financial aid packaging and awarding.
- Collaborate with institutional departments to ensure alignment of financial aid strategies with organizational objectives.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to students regarding financial aid application processes
Student Finance Quality Assurance Processor
Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Review past due and expected Title IV funding. Take appropriate actions to resolve issues affecting payment of these funds. This includes handling pell adjustments.
- Receive and review student files for completeness and accuracy. Ensure funding is awarded correctly based on the student's FSA eligibility. Return incorrect or incomplete files to student finance advisors.
- Regularly check NSLDS to review student default status, overpayments, and total aggregate loan limits. Maintain compliance with federal regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Sr. Financial Aid Advisor
Universal Technical Institute
03.2021 - 01.2025
- Screen visitors and phone calls
- Compose award letters for students based on their individual needs.
- Conduct detailed reviews of applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Arrange and keep track of family meetings and appointments on calendar.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
High School -
Barbara Jordan High School for Careers
05-2005
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX05-2027
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Federal grant administration
- Report generation
- Goal setting
- Active listening
- Financial aid software
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Senior Financial Aid Advisor
United Education Institute
07.2025 - Current
Student Finance Quality Assurance Processor
Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2025 - 07.2025
Sr. Financial Aid Advisor
Universal Technical Institute
03.2021 - 01.2025
High School -
Barbara Jordan High School for Careers
Associate of Applied Science -
San Jacinto College