Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid the Financial Aid Counselor will play a crucial role in helping students and their families understand and access financial aid resources. This position requires strong interpersonal skills knowledge of financial aid programs and the ability to provide personalized assistance to students.
Primary roles and responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service to students parents and colleagues.
- Provide one-on-one financial aid counseling to students and families.
- Evaluate and verify financial aid documents including income tax returns and verification worksheets.
- Determine eligibility for federal state and institutional aid programs.
- Package financial aid awards for eligible students based on established guidelines and available funding.
- Complete verification and process professional judgement requests.
- Process withdrawals and R2T4 calculations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student financial aid records.
- Enter financial aid data accurately into the student information system.
- Respond to inquiries via phone email and in-person visits promptly and professionally. Resolve student financial aid issues and concerns.
- Generate reports and analyze data to assist in decision-making processes.
- Stay informed about changes in financial aid regulations and policies.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and institutional rules and regulations.
- Conduct financial aid workshops and presentations for prospective and current students.
- Serve as a resource for students parents and school counselors on financial aid matters.
- Assist with the development and distribution of financial aid-related materials.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or related experience/training.
- Knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to explain complex financial aid concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent customer service orientation and a commitment to helping students succeed.
- Proficiency in computer applications and data entry.
- Positive work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical dental vision retirement family education benefits short-term and long-term disability life insurance and free parking.
Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.
Interested candidates must submit cover letter and resume when applying.
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All inquiries should be made to:
Mary Cannon
For more information on Capital University visit our website at .
Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sexual orientation religion sex gender age disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by the law.
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
About Company
Capital University is a private university in Columbus, Ohio, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Discover a vibrant campus life, academic excellence, and a supportive community that prepares students for success in their careers and lives.
