Financial Aid Counselor

Evolving Solution Services; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown College is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor who will advise students and families on financial aid options, regulations, and the application process. The role collaborates with Admissions and other offices to support recruitment and retention efforts and to ensure accurate awarding of aid.

The counselor will manage document workflows, assist in professional development, and serve as the office’s primary contact, upholding college policy and delivering excellent student service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer literacy and ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise students and families on financial aid options and regulations.
• Award financial aid in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to student financial planning.
• Coordinate financial aid activities with College offices (Admissions, Business Office, Registrar).
• Primary contact for the office via phone and email.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CARS / Jenzabar System

Job description

Georgetown, KY, US

Georgetown College is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor. The Financial Aid Counselor is a student-centered professional who advises students and their families on financial aid issues, collaborates with colleagues to facilitate student recruitment and retention efforts, awards financial aid in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations.

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

• Adhere to College Policy and Procedures


• Act as a role model within and outside the College


• Perform duties as workload necessitates


• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude


• Communicate regularly with the supervisor about Department issues


• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload


• Consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position


• Meet Department productivity standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations as they pertain to student financial planning.


• Provide guidance on completing and submitting financial aid applications and documents


• Analyze and evaluate the financial viability of students and families and provide advice and counsel regarding available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process.


• Primary contact for office including phone and email


• Document management for the office including management of existing files


• Attend workshops and conferences for professional development


• Coordinate financial aid activities with Business Office, Registrar’s Office, Admissions Offices, Athletics, Student Success and the Development Office


• Assists in managing daily operations of the Office of Financial Planning


• Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Financial Planning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities necessary to perform job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General knowledge of financial aid processes in higher education environment and of related trends, issues and practices.

Education and / or Experience –Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent preferred

Communication / Language --Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and intermediate computer literacy. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Mathematical - Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.


• Reasoning - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - None required


• Computer Literacy / General Office Equipment –Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel. Word, Outlook), CARS / Jenzabar System, Internet. Basic office equipment to include facsimile, copier machines, printer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly
  
  
  
  • Sit
  
  
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  
  
  • Reach with hands and arms
  
  
  • Talk or hear
  
  
  • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  
  
  
  


• Occasionally
  
  
  
  • Stand and walk
  
  
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  
  
  • Exposure to outside weather conditions
  
  
  
  


• Vision
  
  
  
  • Close vision
  
  
  • Distance vision
  
  
  • Ability to adjust focus
  
  
  
  


• Moderate


• Moderate


• Normal Work Schedule
  
  
  
  • Monday – Friday
  
  
  • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch
  
  
  • Overtime as necessary to meet the demands of the position