Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 26 - 30
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
Job Description Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid facilitates the financial aid process by providing counseling and related assistance to new and returning students parents and scholarship applicants concerning program requirements state and federal guidelines and eligibility determination. Ensure that student aid programs are implemented efficiently through the effective supervision and monitoring of Federal State and College funded programs. Exercises independent judgment in analyzing circumstances in order to develop and award student financial aid packages in accordance with prescribed procedures policies and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities
- Basic understanding of Federal Methodology and Federal /State financial aid programs
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with college staff faculty residents students medical center employees vendors guests prospective applicants and their families medical center visitors and others
- Ability to work with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to work independently while participating as a team player
- Data entry skills and knowledge of and experience with Windows environment spreadsheet and word processing software
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity at all times
- Excellent analytical customer service and organizational skills
- Experience with PowerFaids desirable
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and education
- A minimum of two years of experience in financial aid preferred
Employee Status:
RegularExemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Time Type:
Full timeJob Shift:
Pay Range:
$26.69 to $30.17 per hour (hourly non exempt)Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications geographic location and other relevant skills.
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
Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in health sciences with hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
