Student Financial Aid Counselor & Planner

William Woods; Fulton (MO); Hybrid; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

William Woods University is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator/Counselor to oversee all aspects of student financial aid processes and serve as an educational financial planner. The role includes counseling families on financing options and ensuring clear communication about billing and aid processes.

The position is in-office, non-exempt, 40+ hours weekly, with responsibilities to maintain aid files, determine eligibility, and assist in awarding federal, state, and institutional aid in

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience in higher education financial services preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Assist in maintaining all student financial aid files by reviewing, determining and calculating aid eligibility, correcting and packaging students in caseload.
• Identify methods of awarding aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
• Award federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs for all student types; apply information from outside sources to aid packages.
• Counsel students and families regarding financing options, processing steps, payment options, and account status.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritization

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Student services knowledge

Independent work

FERPA confidentiality

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Integrated financial aid software

StudentAid.gov knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

William Woods University is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator/Counselor to oversee all aspects of student financial aid processes and serve as an educational financial planner. The role includes counseling families on financing options and ensuring clear communication about billing and aid processes.

The position is in-office, non-exempt, 40+ hours weekly, with responsibilities to maintain aid files, determine eligibility, and assist in awarding federal, state, and institutional aid in