Financial Aid Counselor - Help Students Thrive

Furman University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University invites applications for a Financial Aid Counselor. The role provides counseling to prospective and current students and parents on applying for financial aid, timing of decisions, and financing education.

The position sits in Enrollment Management and supports Furman’s holistic applicant-to-graduate goals. The counselor will interpret guidelines, assist with forms, process loans, and advise on state and federal aid while maintaining deadlines and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education administration.
• Willingness and availability to work outside of normal business hours when workload requires such.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including the appropriate use of grammar and mechanics.
• Ability to work as a team with inter-office and intra-office personnel to accomplish office goals and responsibilities.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in common office software, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with social networking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret student financial aid program guidelines including but not limited to those in the Federal Register, student aid handbooks, and training manuals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and program requirements.
• Meet with students and parents concerning the financial aid process and deadlines for applying for aid according to established procedures, and assist in completing the required forms.
• Assist with the processing of loan files and corrections on a timely basis with accuracy within PowerFAIDS, ELM, and COD.
• Counsel students concerning satisfactory academic progress, withdrawals, and enrollment plans when related to all South Carolina state aid.
• Reconcile state aid programs monthly. Ensure the funds received from the state match the disbursed funds in PowerFAIDS and Workday.
• Operate all financial aid software programs. Perform data entry and processing.
• Review, analyze, and package student awards according to institutional, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to all financial aid funds.
• Advise current and prospective students, parents, and other interested persons about financial aid programs and requirements.
• Conduct financial aid workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Furman University invites applications for a Financial Aid Counselor. The role provides counseling to prospective and current students and parents on applying for financial aid, timing of decisions, and financing education.

The position sits in Enrollment Management and supports Furman’s holistic applicant-to-graduate goals. The counselor will interpret guidelines, assist with forms, process loans, and advise on state and federal aid while maintaining deadlines and accuracy.