Financial Aid Counselor I AS6855

OSU-Stillwater

Susan Dale

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$19.23 - $20.67

Hourly

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials byto ensure full consideration.

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Provide financial aid counseling for students and parents. Certify eligibility for specific loan scholarship and test fee waiver programs. Participate in the recruitment and retention of students at Oklahoma State University.

Bachelors (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Financial Aid Counselor I No experience required

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent listening verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to identify issues investigate possible reasons/solutions evaluate possible outcomes and develop the most efficient and effective plan of action for each individual situation.

Sensitivity to the emotional nature of discussions related to finances and the ability to balance requirements of federal state and institutional programs with concepts of customer service.

An ability to clearly communicate in a presentation setting to groups and to individuals.

Because of the nature of the information available to this staff member the employee must be able to incorporate the need for confidentiality of information into every aspect of the job.

Ability to work effectively with students who become angry or upset.

Must display a consistent attitude of customer service.

Customer service experience preferred.

Experience working with students in a collegiate setting.

Public speaking experience.

Experience working in an online computer environment or with personal computer applications.

Experience working with the financial aid process and a background in personal finance.

One year of experience related to financial aid counseling.