Financial Aid Counselor - Help Students Navigate Tuition

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance?

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees,

Spouses and/or eligible dependents

Paid time off – vacation, sick, and

holidays

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to provide counseling and support to prospective and current students and their families. The role involves evaluating eligibility, awarding aid, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, at least two years of experience in financial aid counseling, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial aid counseling or similar role.
• Knowledge of Financial Aid programs and familiarity with federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial aid counseling and customer service to students and families by advising them on financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, application procedures, funding opportunities, rights and responsibilities associated with financial aid.
• Review, verify, and evaluate financial aid applications and supporting documentation to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional and other aid programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations policies and procedures.
• Process and administer financial aid awards by calculating cost of attendance, packaging financial aid, monitoring student records, and communication award information and outstanding requirements to students.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with students, parents, and university departments, including Admissions, Registrar, Cashiering, and other campus partners.
• Support student success and departmental outreach initiatives by conducting financial aid presentations, participating in recruitment and orientation events, facilitating financial literacy programs, and ensuring completion of required federal financial aid counseling and compliance activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Student information systems

Job description

Lamar University in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to provide counseling and support to prospective and current students and their families. The role involves evaluating eligibility, awarding aid, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, at least two years of experience in financial aid counseling, and strong communication and computer skills.