Financial Aid Counselor: Scholarships & Federal Work-Study

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 73,116 - 89,365; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Annual and sick leave

Retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Federal Work Study and scholarships, ensuring eligibility and financial assistance for students. You will evaluate applications, analyze financial data, and maintain communication with students regarding their aid options.

This role involves maintaining a caseload while collaborating with multiple university sites to deliver comprehensive financial aid services.

Preferred candidates have a B.A. degree and financial aid experience.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree, and at least three years of experience in a financial aid office.
• Strong understanding of financial aid websites like NSLDS, COD, Partner Portal.
• Excellent skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and assess student's financial need and eligibility.
• Perform federal need analysis to verify FAFSA information.
• Evaluate academic status of applicants for federal student aid programs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Basic computer software skills

Education

B.A. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

UDC College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Federal Work Study and scholarships, ensuring eligibility and financial assistance for students. You will evaluate applications, analyze financial data, and maintain communication with students regarding their aid options.

This role involves maintaining a caseload while collaborating with multiple university sites to deliver comprehensive financial aid services.

Preferred candidates have a B.A. degree and financial aid experience.