Student Financial Aid Counselor — Impactful & Collaborative

Loras College; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Loras College in Dubuque, IA invites applications for a Financial Aid Counselor within the Enrollment Management Division. The counselor coordinates financial aid information and processing, staying current on federal, state, and institutional aid, and assists with award processing, disbursement, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

You will work directly with students and families to understand their financial circumstances, collaborate with campus offices, and support orientation and outreach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience in an office setting (financial, business, or higher education) preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and federal/state regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information and processing of financial aid for students.
• Assist with award processing, disbursement, and compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Work with students and families to understand financial circumstances.
• Collaborate with admission, registrar, business office, and other offices as needed.
• Participate in orientation sessions and campus events.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

SIS (Student Information Systems)

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Loras College in Dubuque, IA invites applications for a Financial Aid Counselor within the Enrollment Management Division. The counselor coordinates financial aid information and processing, staying current on federal, state, and institutional aid, and assists with award processing, disbursement, compliance monitoring, and reporting.

You will work directly with students and families to understand their financial circumstances, collaborate with campus offices, and support orientation and outreach