Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Description
Position Function:
Responsible for assigned activities related to the processing and management of the Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs
Salary Grade: 12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide financial aid counseling to students and parents on the financial aid programs and application processes with concentration on the Federal Direct Loan and Alternative Loan programs.
2. Review financial aid information including electronic data and reports to determine the loan eligibility of student applicants.
3. Award and originate Federal Direct Student loans to eligible student applicants.
4. Receive and send student loan data for processing through the data transmission systems Edconnect and ELM.
5. Keep abreast of the state federal and institutional rules and regulations applicable to the administration of the student loan programs.
6. Prepare data for correspondence including letters emails and other documents used to communicate with students and parents on the student loan programs.
7. Assist in the development and revision of the procedures for administering the student loan programs.
8. Participate in student orientation and financial aid presentation events.
9. Participate in staff development and financial aid training events.
10. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
2. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
3. Ability to learn interpret and apply complex federal financial aid regulations.
4. Ability to work with various groups of people.
5. Ability to utilize computer skills in an automated work environment.
6. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter current resume or curriculum vitae and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
