Student Financial Aid Advisor for Families

SLU Physical Therapy & Athletic Training; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Financial Services Counselor for the Student Financial Services office. The role advises students and families on federal, state, university, and private aid programs, explains financing options, and helps with aid applications and document submission.

The successful candidate will counsel applicants, conduct workshops, manage inquiries, and coordinate aid and scholarships with admissions staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of related work experience in a financial aid office, with experience in counseling and aid assessment.

Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels students, parents, agencies, and University staff on all aspects of financial aid programs (federal, state, university, private).
• Conducts workshops on the financial aid process; assists in aid eligibility assessment, funds disbursement, and aid reconciliation procedures
• Serves as liaison for office functions, programs, and services, internal and external to the University; attends high school nights and special events; manages incoming calls, e-mail messages, and follow-up procedures applicable to assigned student groups
• Reviews and updates award notifications; coordinates special condition applications; problem-solves for aid applicants; coordinates enrollment management and development financial aid and scholarship activities with admission counselors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Writing/editing

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Financial Services Counselor for the Student Financial Services office. The role advises students and families on federal, state, university, and private aid programs, explains financing options, and helps with aid applications and document submission.

The successful candidate will counsel applicants, conduct workshops, manage inquiries, and coordinate aid and scholarships with admissions staff.