Financial Aid Counselor

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises students and/or parents about financial aid eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and other relevant aid programs.
• Generates financial aid awards for both prospective and current students; collects and/or analyzes financial data on students to determine eligibility for federal, state, institutional or other relevant aid programs while verifying that we are following the Department of Education rules and regulations.
• Counsels, collects and reviews verification documents to determine Title IV eligibility.
• Analyzes various system-generated reports such as grades, enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of award and any alternatives to correct issues.
• Coordination and administration of financial aid appeals and professional judgements.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Certificate in Business/Accounting or High School Diploma (GED/HiSET) or related on-the-job experience.
• Proficiency in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple job tasks;
• Demonstrates listening and communication skills;
• Able to input/access data.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word/Excel).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or related on-the-job experience.
• Proficiency in providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple job tasks;
• Demonstrates listening and communication skills;
• Able to input/access data.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word/Excel).