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Financial Aid Counselor
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Saint Mary\'s College The
Financial Aid Counselor
counsels undergraduates and parents on the financial aid process, eligibility requirements, and long-term financial aid planning. Day-to-day responsibilities include completing verification, evaluating need analysis, creating aid packages, reviewing special circumstances appeals, and managing the office’s social media. This role will assist with maintaining Student Employment and Summer Aid, and serve as the backup to the front desk. Occasional public speaking may be required. The Financial Aid Counselor will counsel students and parents regarding the financial aid process, funding options, estimating balances due, and financing remaining balances. Responsibilities include completing verification, need analysis, and packaging in accordance with current federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The position may perform on-campus and off-campus outreach by representing the Office of Financial Aid at open houses, high school visits, and other events, and will include data entry of award packages into Banner. The Financial Aid Counselor will assist with hiring student employees in Banner and Oracle, respond to the Student Employment inbox, intake hiring documents, and work with Payroll and HR on Student Employment issues. The role prepares correspondence to resolve application conflicts, provides personal budgeting and financial aid counseling to students and parents, and leads information sessions at on-campus and off-campus programs regarding federal and institutional financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Counselor will assist the Director in preparing funding requests and all federal, state, athletic, institutional, and outside agency reports, and in preparing written publication materials used for recruitment, the website, and other sources as requested. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements . Minimum Qualifications
Expertise in federal verification, FERPA and an understanding of the higher education cycle from admission to graduation Familiarity with personal computers and printers in a network environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and also to work well with others in a team environment. Willingness and ability to travel for training or outreach activities. Occasional public speaking may be required. Ability to project a positive public image Preferred Qualifications
Prior financial aid experience and an understanding of the basic aid principles. Prior experience working with Banner. Prior experience working with Federal Student Loans The ability to project a positive public image. Schedule
40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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Financial Aid Counselor
role at
Saint Mary\'s College The
Financial Aid Counselor
counsels undergraduates and parents on the financial aid process, eligibility requirements, and long-term financial aid planning. Day-to-day responsibilities include completing verification, evaluating need analysis, creating aid packages, reviewing special circumstances appeals, and managing the office’s social media. This role will assist with maintaining Student Employment and Summer Aid, and serve as the backup to the front desk. Occasional public speaking may be required. The Financial Aid Counselor will counsel students and parents regarding the financial aid process, funding options, estimating balances due, and financing remaining balances. Responsibilities include completing verification, need analysis, and packaging in accordance with current federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The position may perform on-campus and off-campus outreach by representing the Office of Financial Aid at open houses, high school visits, and other events, and will include data entry of award packages into Banner. The Financial Aid Counselor will assist with hiring student employees in Banner and Oracle, respond to the Student Employment inbox, intake hiring documents, and work with Payroll and HR on Student Employment issues. The role prepares correspondence to resolve application conflicts, provides personal budgeting and financial aid counseling to students and parents, and leads information sessions at on-campus and off-campus programs regarding federal and institutional financial aid programs. The Financial Aid Counselor will assist the Director in preparing funding requests and all federal, state, athletic, institutional, and outside agency reports, and in preparing written publication materials used for recruitment, the website, and other sources as requested. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements . Minimum Qualifications
Expertise in federal verification, FERPA and an understanding of the higher education cycle from admission to graduation Familiarity with personal computers and printers in a network environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work independently and also to work well with others in a team environment. Willingness and ability to travel for training or outreach activities. Occasional public speaking may be required. Ability to project a positive public image Preferred Qualifications
Prior financial aid experience and an understanding of the basic aid principles. Prior experience working with Banner. Prior experience working with Federal Student Loans The ability to project a positive public image. Schedule
40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Education and Training Industries
Higher Education
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