Financial Aid Counselor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to advise students and families on available financial aid programs. The role involves assisting with program administration, evaluating applications, and maintaining accurate records to ensure eligibility and compliance.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree by the hire date. Preference given to candidates with experience in automated financial aid offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university by hire date.
• Experience in financial aid administration preferred.
• Experience in a highly automated financial aid office similar in size and complexity to Southeast Louisiana University.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial aid administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Data management tools

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast 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 Southeast 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

September 28, 2026

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

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast 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.