Financial Aid Counselor

Job Details

Position Title:
Financial Aid Counselor

Campus:
Portland

City, State:
Portland ME

Department:
Financial Aid - PFIN

Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:
02

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Statement of Job:

The University of Southern Maine seeks an individual to join its Student Financial Services Department as a Financial Aid Counselor. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution in a forward-looking department to provide quality customer service to students and families as they embark on their USM education.

The Financial Aid Counselor has responsibility for assisting in the determination of student’s eligibility for financial assistance through review of applications and other pertinent data for further processing, analysis, packaging and adjusting of awards. The position is also responsible for assisting in outreach services including workshops for orientation and other recruitment efforts. This will include the planning and delivery of programs and workshops on the financial aid process. The position will assist in the development of policies and procedures to assure that all new students interested in applying for financial aid are informed, advised, and assisted in the process.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to $44,100 commensurate with experience and is located on our Portland Campus.

For a full job description to learn more about the essential duties and responsibilities click here .

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We live our Service Promise:Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values:Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and two years’ experience (one of which in a financial aid setting), OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex policies.
• Ability to perform duties accurately under pressure.
• Excellent written, oral and customer service skills.

Other Information:

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign.

To apply please click on "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by August 17, 2022.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume