Financial Aid Counselor
- Employer
- Metro State University of Minnesota
- Location
- Winona, Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Working Title:
Financial Aid Counselor
Institution:
Winona State University
Classification Title:
MSUAASF Range C
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
Winona
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$46,372.00 - $93,342.00
Application Deadline: Review begins 11/25/2024
Type of Appointment: Probationary
Appointment Date: As Soon As Possible
Primary Location: Winona, Minnesota
Job Description
1. Provide General Financial Aid Advising and Awarding. Counsel, advise and interact with students and parents on their application and eligibility for financial aid to facilitate the delivery of aid while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Resolve conflicts, solve problems, and make judgments for special conditions reviews, dependency overrides and study abroad reviews. Make eligibility determinations, process aid applications, and package awards to insure maximum utilization of funds. When awarding aid, it is necessary for funds to conform to office awarding policies, and it is consistent, equitable and complies with funding source regulations. Advise students on alternative methods of financing their education if their satisfactory progress appeal is not successful. Advise and educate students on the consequences of loan debt, consolidation, deferment, and forbearances. 2. Certify Student Loans. Process student loan applications for all student loan programs. These programs include the Federal Direct Loans, the Minnesota SELF Loan, and all Private Alternative Loan Programs. Determine student eligibility and approve applications in accordance with rules and regulations for each specific loan program. Manage and administer the certification and disbursement of funds. Verify the accuracy of the electronic-transfers and prepare funds for disbursement to students’ accounts. Adjust aid types and dollar amounts as necessary to stay in compliance with regulations. Use professional judgment in adjusting the financial aid budget of students. Perform monthly and annual loan reconciliation in accordance with Federal, State, and institutional regulations. 3. Manage and Administer Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Reviews. At the end of each semester an academic evaluation of each student needs to be performed to ensure all students are meeting the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. Students who fall below standards will be put on either financial aid warning, suspension, or probation. Any student who is suspended has the option to appeal their suspension. This position will evaluate all financial aid appeals and determine if extenuating warrant a possible reinstatement of aid. 4. Support the Warrior Hub Integrated Academic Services Delivery Model. Deliver information and resolve issues across areas represented within the Warrior Hub (Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Student Accounts) on behalf of the university for students, prospective students, parents/families, faculty, staff, administration, guests, and the public. Intake, review, and process various forms and workflows. Emphasis on walk up counseling on various issues relating to WSU Enrollment Services area. 5. Process Verifications. Interpret and apply the Federal rules and regulations regarding the verification process. Assess accuracy of information received against confidential tax documents. Identify corrections and perform a recalculation of aid eligibility after revisions have been made to ensure the correct eligibility is calculated. Submit corrections to the Federal Central Processor. Confirm accurate completion of corrections when received back from the Federal Central Processor. Monitor discrepancies between information verified by the Financial Aid Office and corrections submitted directly to the Federal Central Processor by the student. Certify the verified applications as ready to award. 6. Represent the Warrior Hub at on and off campus Admissions receptions, TRIO programing, and other institutional events to discuss financial aid matters with current and prospective students and parents. Present to orientation classes for first-year students. 7. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of Winona State University. Including but not limited to participating on committees and work groups and participating in professional development opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two (2) years of experience in customer relations, information management, student development, or enrollment services.
- Technical skills to process electronic workflows, maintain data, and generate reports.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to formulate solutions to multifaceted problems.
- Ability to set priorities, manage time effectively and handle
multiple responsibilities simultaneous.
- Master’s Degree
- Knowledge of financial aid process and procedures.
- Knowledge of degree audit process and procedures.
- Knowledge of student development.
- Ability to proactively initiate and build positive relationships with diverse populations.
- Commitment to working in an integrated services
environment.
A complete online application will include the following:
1. A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume.
3. Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
4. A list of three professional references with contact information.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday-Friday; Core Hours
Telework (Yes/No) No
About Winona State University
Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree.
With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU’s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota’s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
01-01-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-29-2024
Close Date:
Posting Contact Name:
Robin M Delong
Posting Contact Email:
mm3555je@minnstate.edu
Company
Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.
Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.
- Website
- http://www.metrostate.edu/
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