Student Financial Aid Counselor & Advisor

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403B retirement plan with match

Tuition remission

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking a Financial Services Counselor to work in the Student Financial Services department. You will advise students and families on financial aid options, assess eligibility, and explain policies and procedures.

The role includes processing aid applications, conducting workshops, and coordinating with admission and other departments. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related experience in financial aid or counseling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One+ years of related work in a financial aid office with counseling/aid assessment experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, university, and private aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Advises and counsels students, parents, agencies, and University staff on financial aid programs and policies.
• Processes applications and documents related to aid programs; assists in disbursement and reconciliation.
• Conducts workshops on the financial aid process and serves as liaison for related office functions.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Louis University is seeking a Financial Services Counselor to work in the Student Financial Services department. You will advise students and families on financial aid options, assess eligibility, and explain policies and procedures.

The role includes processing aid applications, conducting workshops, and coordinating with admission and other departments. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related experience in financial aid or counseling.