Financial Aid Counseling Specialist for Student Success

University of St. Francis; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL seeks a Financial Aid Services Director to counsel students on aid eligibility and oversee verification and packaging processes. The role emphasizes accurate processing and collaboration with university staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, organizational, and PC skills, with some travel and evening/weekend hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Excellent counseling, writing, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and organize required duties of the position.
• Ability to interact and work successfully with other university personnel, parents, students, high school contacts, alumni, contacts from other colleges or universities, and other affiliates.
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Counsel new and continuing students on financial aid eligibility.
• Review files for completion of federal and state verification requirements and packaging of financial assistance according to USF policies.
• Assist in administration of assigned federal aid program requirements and inform Director of all processing matters.
• Oversee aid program data reconciliation in Banner with federal and state agencies.
• Manage a designated caseload of financial aid applicants to achieve timely applications and enrollment.

Skills

Counseling

Writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Deadline management

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner Financial Aid System

Job description

University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL seeks a Financial Aid Services Director to counsel students on aid eligibility and oversee verification and packaging processes. The role emphasizes accurate processing and collaboration with university staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, organizational, and PC skills, with some travel and evening/weekend hours during peak periods.