Financial Aid Counselor I

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Office is seeking an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director contributes to policy development staff training workflow optimization and crosscampus collaboration to advance USCs commitment to access affordability and student success. The key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following: providing guidance and assistance to Financial Aid staff students and academic units on eligibility issues.

The Aid Coordination unit within the Financial Aid Department manages financial aid packages for over 27000 students per year. This includes maintaining and implementing department policy on aid coordination working with various University departments and managing the University Outside Scholarship Process. Other responsibilities include:

Assisting with award and coordination of 23.2 million dollars in state grants 19.7 million in federal grants and 238.7 million in university grants and scholarships
Ensuing the program integrity of the Federal Pell Grant Program
Ensuing the program integrity of the Federal Work Study Program
Facilitates the coordination of aid for USC NAI AB50 Chafee and Dream Act students.
Assist in collecting analyzing and preparing Cost of Attendance (COA) data then help to create updated COA documentation for each academic year.
Responsible for emailing students and managing ongoing correspondence through the Salesforce email client to ensure timely and accurate communication.
Ensure accurate awarding packaging and reconciliation of aid in compliance with Title IV regulations and USC policies.
Collaborate with academic departments Student Financial Services Admissions and other USC units to support seamless student experiences.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies procedures and workflow enhancements

Additional responsibilities include:

Analysis
Communication -- written and oral skills
Conflict resolution
Counseling
Interpretation of policies/analyses/trends/etc.
Knowledge of applicable laws/policies/principles/etc.
Lead/Guidance Skills
Organization
Planning
Problem identification and resolution
Public speaking/presentations
Adaptability
Collaboration

Preferred Field of Expertise:

Prefer USC experience with knowledge of SIS computer system

Knowledge of student financial aid programs and award coordination.

In addition the successful candidate must also demonstrate through ideas words and actions a strong commitment toUSCs Unifying Values.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.50. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Minimum Education: Bachelors degree

Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 1 year
Additional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Minimum Skills: Financial analysis and evaluation.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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Assisting with award and coordination of 23.2 million dollars in state grants 19.7 million in federal grants and 238.7 million in university grants and scholarships
Ensuing the program integrity of the Federal Pell Grant Program
Ensuing the program integrity of the Federal Work Study Program
Facilitates the coordination of aid for USC NAI AB50 Chafee and Dream Act students.
Assist in collecting analyzing and preparing Cost of Attendance (COA) data then help to create updated COA documentation for each academic year.
Responsible for emailing students and managing ongoing correspondence through the Salesforce email client to ensure timely and accurate communication.
Ensure accurate awarding packaging and reconciliation of aid in compliance with Title IV regulations and USC policies.
Collaborate with academic departments Student Financial Services Admissions and other USC units to support seamless student experiences.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies procedures and workflow enhancements

Additional responsibilities include: