Financial Aid Counselor

Grove City College; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove City College seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to participate in the operation of the financial aid program in compliance with regulations and policies. The role involves interviewing and counseling current and prospective students and their families about applications, eligibility, and budget costs of education.

The position requires a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong MS Office skills and a commitment to the college's mission are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ financial, banking, or office experience preferred.
• Computer experience with Microsoft products is required.
• A strong, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Grove City College is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interview and counsel current and prospective students and families concerning applications, eligibility, and budget costs of education.
• Explain state, institutional, and private regulations, scholarships, grants, and loans.
• Review applications and required documentation to determine student eligibility for funds; generate correspondence; balance funds received and disbursed to students.
• Enter and revise data in the financial aid software database; reconcile data generated by online applications.
• Complete documents and information requests from outside agencies and other institutions.
• Assist the Senior Director of Financial Aid in conducting parent financial aid seminars and visit programs.

Skills

Interviewing

Counseling

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Financial Aid Counselor

Office/Department:

Financial Aid

Description:

This position will be responsible for participating in the operation of the financial aid program of the College in compliance with state, institutional, and private regulations and policies. Duties may include but are not limited to interviewing and counseling current and prospective students and their families’ concerning applications, eligibility, and budget cost of education; interpreting and explaining state, institutional, and private regulations, requirements, and policies for scholarships, grants, and loans; reviewing applications and required documentation to determine student eligibility for funds, generating correspondence, and balancing funds received and disbursed to students; entering and revising data in the financial aid software database; reconciling data generated by online applications; completing documents and information requests from outside agencies and other institutions; and assisting the Senior Director of Financial Aid in conducting parent financial aid seminars and visit programs.

Requirements:

A high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Minimum of three years’ financial, banking, or office experience preferred. Computer experience with Microsoft products is required. A strong, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Grove City College is essential.