FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Portal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students through eligibility, procedures, and available aid programs. You will review applications, determine need, and communicate updates across offices and the web.

You will stay current on federal, state, and institutional aid rules and tailor information to individual student circumstances, ensuring accurate and timely support. Experience in higher education and proficiency with student information systems are assets in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years’ professional experience in education or related field may substitute for the degree.
• Experience in a student financial aid office or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on eligibility, procedures and available financial aid programs.
• Review applications for accuracy and determine financial need.
• Manage incoming/outgoing communications and update web pages.
• Stay current on federal, state and institutional aid programs.

Skills

Student counseling

Financial aid advising

Communication skills

Program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The role involves counseling and advising students on various aspects of financial aid, including eligibility, application procedures, available programs, costs, and indebtedness. It includes managing all incoming and outgoing communications and handling webpage updates. Staying current with the latest developments, the position requires up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Additionally, the role involves reviewing aid applications to ensure accuracy and determining eligibility and financial need.

The role involves counseling and advising students on various aspects of financial aid, including eligibility, application procedures, available programs, costs, and indebtedness. The incumbent will tailor information to meet the specific needs and situations of each student. Keeping abreast of the latest developments, the position requires up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. Additionally, the role involves reviewing aid applications to ensure accuracy and determining eligibility and financial need.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Unspecified

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job One

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job professional level experience in a student financial aid office or related field.

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

4 years’ experience in education, higher education, accounting, counseling or related fields may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Proficiency utilizing student administrative software systems, with a strong preference for prior experience with the current LSUSHC enterprise software systems. Prior experience working with health sciences and/or graduate/professional students.

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience, or will by start date?
  • At least a bachelor degree and one (1) year professional level experience in a student financial aid office or related field.
  • Four (4) years’ experience in education, higher education, accounting, counseling or related fields.
  • None of the above