Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Description
Job Title:
Financial Aid Counselor
Kent Campus Kent OH
Salary:
$34000 $37000
Basic Function:
To advise students and/or parents on financial aid options; to administer specific financial aid programs. Reports to Assistant Director Student Financial Aid.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Counsel students parents University departments and outside agencies on the federal state and Institutional financial aid application process.
Conduct presentations to clarify federal state and University regulations regarding the financial aid process.
Evaluate and determine appropriate action for invalid or incomplete student financial aid applications.
Determine award packages; award aid; recalculate and adjust aid; delete federal state and/or Institutional aid.
Oversee various financial aid programs (e.g. direct loans minority benefits scholarship coordination grant processing University scholarships special circumstances federal work study etc..
May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
Serve on university committees.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field; three months experience in student financial aid customer service or a relevant field.
License/Certification:
None.
Knowledge Of:
Personal computer applications
Skill In:
Written verbal and interpersonal communication
Providing excellent customer service while complying with confidentiality laws and university policies
Organization and time management
Attention to detail
Utilizing computer applications i.e. Microsoft Office
Ability To:
Not applicable
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Masters degree preferred Knowledge of Banner INB system
Skill in utilizing Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of general financial aid guidelines regarding loans scholarships grants and federal workstudy
Assessments:
Asterisk * indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
None.
Working Schedule:
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor
Additional Information:
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
