Financial Aid Counselor

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to advise on federal, state, local, private, and institutional aid. You will meet with students and families, explain awarding, and help with required forms, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include processing loans in PowerFAIDS, EDConnect, and COD, reconciling state aid, and educating students on aid eligibility and disbursement. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education administration.
• Friendly, engaging, and excited to help any and all members of the university community.
• Exacting attention to detail and strong writing skills.
• Significant computer background including relational databases.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial aid, including awarding federal, state, local, private, and institutional aid.
• Meet with students/parents about aid process and deadlines; assist with forms.
• Process loan files and corrections in PowerFAIDS, EDConnect, and COD.
• Award loans and adjust awards as needed; back up PowerFAIDS/EDConnect processing.
• Counsel on S.C. state aid, SAP, withdrawals, and enrollment plans.
• Reconcile state aid programs monthly; ensure funds match disbursements.
• Operate financial aid software; perform data entry and processing.
• Educate students/parents about awarding and processes; conduct workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerFAIDS

EDConnect

Workday

COD processing

Job description

## Financial Aid CounselorApplylocations: Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R003327**Welcome to Furman University's Career Site!*** **IMPORTANT**: Load **all** documents in the **My Experience** area under **Resume/CV**. This may include your resume/C.V., cover letter, unofficial transcript, teaching philosophy, etc. Please wait for all documents to finish uploading before clicking Next.* If the process times out you will lose your progress, so please ensure you have **all** necessary documents available before starting.* The drop-down lists only display so many options: please type into a drop-down list to search for your option. For example: in Field of Study, you may need to enter your field name. If you have no field, type "None."* If you have previously applied, make sure your information is current as you can transfer it to another application.* Prior to submitting your application, verify all information for accuracy and ensure you have uploaded all appropriate documents. **Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application** other than to change your contact information.If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or by calling 864-294-3103.**Job Title:**Financial Aid Counselor**Job Family:**Professionals**Full-Time/Part-Time:**Full time**Pay Type:**Salary**Department:**Financial Aid-2**Job Summary:**The Financial Aid Counselor, under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Aid, is responsible for advising on financial aid, including awarding federal, state, local, private, and institutional aid to students. The Financial Aid Counselor must stay informed of current financial aid policies and regulations for proper awarding and disbursement of financial aid.**Job Description:****Position Responsibilities:*** Research and interpret student financial aid program guidelines including but not limited to those in the Federal Register, student aid handbooks, and training manuals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and program requirements.* Meet with students and parents concerning the financial aid process and deadlines for applying for aid according to established procedures, and assist in completing the required forms. Provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to applicants throughout the process. Advise students and parents of requirements and processes. Give clear and concise directions about awarding to students and how the process of allocating funds to their accounts occurs.* Assist with the processing of loan files and corrections on a timely basis with accuracy within PowerFAIDS, ELM, and Common Origination Disbursement (COD). Award loans to student accounts and adjust awards as needed. Continue to work as a team member to back up for PowerFAIDS and EDConnect processing when others are not available.* Counsel students concerning satisfactory academic progress, withdrawals, and enrollment plans when related to all South Carolina state aid.* Counsel students regarding their grade point average and credit requirements and the effects of any dropped, failed, or withdrawals on their South Carolina state aid eligibility.* Reconcile state aid programs monthly. Ensure the funds received from the state match the disbursed funds in PowerFAIDS and Workday.* Operate all financial aid software programs. Perform data entry and processing.* Review, analyze, and package student awards according to institutional, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to all financial aid funds.* Understand and articulate the student aid awarding process.* Advise current and prospective students, parents, and other interested persons about financial aid programs and requirements.* Conduct financial aid workshops and training sessions.* Be available to travel and work a flexible schedule as needed to assist in institutional effectiveness.* Analyze and evaluate the results of need analysis to accurately determine maximum financial need and aid eligibility for students.* Stay abreast of conditions that affect financial aid eligibility.* Participate in national, regional, and state conferences on student financial aid programs, practices, and related technology and communicate any information that may be needed by other Furman University departments.* Other duties as assigned.**Relationships:*** Continuous contact with members of multiple work units and immediate supervisor to plan, coordinate, problem solve, exchange information, and make suggestions related to mutual goals.* Daily contact with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the public to plan, coordinate, problem-solve, present information, and make suggestions related to mutual goals.**Responsibility for Final Decisions**:* Reviews work to ensure compliance with procedures and deadlines.* Work is performed independently on routine work, non-routine issues or questions are referred to the supervisor.**Reports to/ Supervisor:*** Reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid**Required Education, Skills, and Training:*** Bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education administration.* Friendly, engaging, and excited to help any and all members of the university community.* Exacting attention to detail.* Significant computer background including experience with relational databases.* Strong organizational skills.* Effective communication skills, including clear and concise writing.* Ability to adapt and respond positively to an ever-changing workplace.**Work Conditions**:* Work is performed under usual office conditions.**Education Requirements:**Bachelors (Required)