Financial Aid Counselor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid and focuses on counseling students and parents on financial aid programs, and assisting with administration of federal, state, or institutional programs.

The successful candidate will evaluate applications to determine eligibility and will collect data and maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university by hire date.
• Experience in financial aid administration.
• Experience in a highly automated financial aid office at an institution similar in size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students and parents on financial aid programs.
• Assist with administration of federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs.
• Evaluate Financial Aid applications to determine eligibility for various programs.
• Collect data and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Automated data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data management tools

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with southeastern Louisiana University. southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Financial Aid invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Counselor's duties include counseling and advising students and parents on the various financial aid programs, assisting with the administration of one or more federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, evaluating Financial Aid applications in order to determine student eligibility for various financial aid programs, and collecting data and keeping accurate records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in financial aid administration, or related experience
• Experience in a highly automated, financial aid office at an institution which resembles southeastern Louisiana University in size and complexity of program administration

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Proficient with automated data management
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication, customer service and public relation skills
• Knowledge or skill in various software applications including Microsoft Word and data management tools

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date November 4, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southwestern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southwestern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Southwestern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southwestern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southwestern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer.

Southwestern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.

Southwestern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.