Financial Aid Counselor I: Student Finance & Tuition

Saint Mary's University; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

Saint Mary's University in Minneapolis seeks a Financial Aid Counselor I to manage financial aid processes and provide exemplary customer service to students. The successful candidate will review financial applications, counsel students on financing education, and maintain compliance with regulations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of higher education experience, preferably in financial aid. The university offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of work experience in higher education student services is preferred.
• Preferred minimum of one year of financial aid experience.

Responsibilities

• Review financial aid applications and award packages.
• Manage disbursement of federal and private student loans.
• Counsel students about financial aid processes and eligibility requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years of work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Student management systems

Job description

Saint Mary's University in Minneapolis seeks a Financial Aid Counselor I to manage financial aid processes and provide exemplary customer service to students. The successful candidate will review financial applications, counsel students on financing education, and maintain compliance with regulations.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of higher education experience, preferably in financial aid. The university offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and tuition remission.