Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Location:
Abilene, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Division of Student Financial Services seeks a Financial Aid Counselor who is able to work within an established framework for financial services in support of student recruitment enrollment retention and graduation goals.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma and college hours towards a degree. A combination of two years of experience in student financial aid student services student personnel customer service or related experience. Must have superior communication customer service and time management skills as well as a professional demeanor. Candidate must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends during peak high-volume periods. Candidate must be able to organize prioritize multiple tasks meet deadlines stay on task and manage the work load with efficiency and quality within a highly computerized environment. Must have the ability to use tact discretion and diplomacy in advising and responding to questions and concerns from students and their families
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Proficiency with software including MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of state and federal aid programs. Experience in a higher education Financial Aid environment and familiar with Financial Aid software such as PowerFAIDs and Jenzabar. Prior experience making presentations to groups of various sizes. Fluency in English & Spanish both written and verbal communications is preferred.
The Division of Student Financial Services seeks a Financial Aid Counselor who is able to work within an established framework for financial services in support of student recruitment enrollment retention and graduation goals.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma and college hours towards a degree. A combination of two years of experience in student financial aid student services student personnel customer service or related experience. Must have superior communication customer service and time management skills as well as a professional demeanor. Candidate must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends during peak high-volume periods. Candidate must be able to organize prioritize multiple tasks meet deadlines stay on task and manage the work load with efficiency and quality within a highly computerized environment. Must have the ability to use tact discretion and diplomacy in advising and responding to questions and concerns from students and their families
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Proficiency with software including MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of state and federal aid programs. Experience in a higher education Financial Aid environment and familiar with Financial Aid software such as PowerFAIDs and Jenzabar. Prior experience making presentations to groups of various sizes. Fluency in English & Spanish both written and verbal communications is preferred.
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
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