Student-Focused Financial Aid Counselor

Viterbo University

La Crosse (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Viterbo University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join our Financial Aid team. This full-time, 12-month, exempt position provides financial aid counseling and administers aid programs to support student success.

The role emphasizes front-line service and accurate processing of awards, with strong analytical and communication requirements. The ideal candidate will be student-focused and detail-oriented, with at least a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience in financial aid

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum two years of financial aid experience preferred
Strong analytical, communication, managerial, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

Provides financial aid counseling and front-line customer service to current and prospective students, parents, and staff.
Supports communications activities such as document tracking, missing information, and award letter generation.
Administers all WI state funding and programming, including reconciliation
Perform Need Analysis and Awarding
Study Abroad liaison to the Financial Aid Office
Manage private student loan certifications, disbursements and adjustments
Reconcile federal student loan program
Other financial aid or related duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Financial Aid.