Financial Aid Counselor University of Scranton

Ajcunet; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Scranton in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to deliver financial assistance to applicants and manage loan processing. You will review aid packages, verify FAFSA data, and counsel students and families on aid options in a collaborative, student-focused setting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience in financial aid or related fields. The role supports diversity and Jesuit mission and requires accuracy, organization, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of financial aid counseling or related experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission.

Responsibilities

• Review and award financial aid packages per federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Research student loan records with NSLDS and COD and reconcile data.
• Develop and monitor cost of attendance budgets and aid/loan periods.
• Award graduate and undergraduate PLUS Loans and provide exit counseling.
• Counsel students and parents on applications, eligibility, and awarding.
• Verify FAFSA data and resolve related issues with NSLDS.
• Monitor outside resources and determine impact on aid.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external constituencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion

Catholic & Jesuit mission

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Banner

Job description

University of Scranton
Financial Aid Counselor

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
[e-mail]
[phone]
https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department

Financial Aid

Job Purpose

To provide the delivery of financial assistance to new and continuing applicants and loan processing.

Essential Duties

• Review and award financial aid packages in compliance with federal, state and institutional policies and guidelines
• Responsible to research student loan records with National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and Common Origination and Disbursement(COD), including updating any required data and reconciling records
• Develop and monitor student cost of attendance budgets, and set up aid/loan periods for designated students performing Return to Title IV Refunds for students
• Award graduate PLUS Loans and back-up for awarding undergraduate PLUS Loans
• Provide loan exit counseling information to students withdrawing or graduating
• Counsel prospective, new, current students and parents in person and in group settings concerning application, eligibility, status, and awarding of financial aid and financing programs as well as general inquiries
• Verification and evaluation of student application data using federal tax information, asset review forms, household size/number in college form and other verification documents to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based assistance
• Resolve Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), application problems and resolution of edit messages, including citizenship and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
• Monitor student outside resources and determine impact on financial aid assistance
• Serve as liaison and/or committee member with various internal and external constituencies, as required

Additional Skills Required

• Maintain knowledge and proficiency with technological skills required for performance of general and program specific duties used for the administration of financial aid, including but not limited to knowledge and proficiency of federal, state and institutional aid programs,
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Familiarity with relational databases and other recruitment systems, Banner preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must maintain highest levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to support the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in financial aid counseling, customer service, or a related field required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in financial aid or a closely related field will be considered.

Minimum Job Experience Requirements

If you possess a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of one (1) year of experience in financial aid counseling, customer service, or a related field is required. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in financial aid or a closely related field will be considered.

Years of Experience:
University Classification: Professional
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Annual Schedule: 12

Posting Number: S1089P
Open Date: 11/09/2026
Close Date: 11/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No