Student Financial Aid Counselor — Help Families Grow

Principia The; Elsah (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement up to 12% of年

Job summary

Principia College seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to join the Office of Student Financial Services in Elsah, IL. This role advises students on aid eligibility, processes documents, and handles disbursement of federal funds in compliance with Title IV regulations.

The position supports families, coordinates with the Director, and maintains accurate award records. Weekend work and occasional travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in college and federal financial aid or related area.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; easily adaptable to new technologies
• Familiarity with Banner financial aid awarding system, preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding government-funded assistance

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for current and prospective students.
• Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, and indebtedness.
• Uses clear and understandable communication with students, parents, and potential students regarding financial aid counseling.
• Assists students with estimating their educational expenses to calculate their needs for the year and preparing a financial plan.
• Conducts verification review for selected students according to federal regulations.
• Responsible for awarding, disbursing, and reconciling all federal funds (Direct Loans, Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant).
• Reviews and ensures student aid awards are accurate.
• Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Uses enhanced internal and external communication systems to inform students and parents about financial aid awards and department’s policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with all financial aid policies, procedures and regulations when reviewing financial aid applications; exercises judgment when interpreting federal and state regulations for specific student situations
• Assists the Director of Financial Aid in reviews and reports to ensure compliance of department with regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Title IV awards and regulations as well as FERPA.
• Attends training sessions, both on- and off-campus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Banner

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Principia College seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to join the Office of Student Financial Services in Elsah, IL. This role advises students on aid eligibility, processes documents, and handles disbursement of federal funds in compliance with Title IV regulations.

The position supports families, coordinates with the Director, and maintains accurate award records. Weekend work and occasional travel may be required as part of the role.