Financial Aid Counselor
- Employer
- Delta State University
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 19, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Financial Aid Counselor
Position Type: Staff
Department: Student Financial Assistance
Posting Number: 201201574
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources._Basis
Responsibilities:
1. Counsels and advises students and families about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, costs, and etc.
2. Oversees the daily file loading processes that include receiving FAFSAs, entrance/exit counseling, PLUS loan applications, and etc.
3. Processes C-flags and other notices hindering the automatic awarding of a student’s aid.
4. Conducts all electronic communication notices to students.
5. Reviews student applications for accuracy, and to determine financial need and award aid in accordance with applicable federal, state and institutional policies and regulations.
6. Ensures compliance with all financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations when reviewing financial aid applications.
7. Conducts financial aid presentations, which may include travel or after-hours seminars.
8. Maintains confidentiality in all pertinent matters.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong communication, organizational, and time managements skills are required.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is needed.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in financial aid office or higher education setting
Knowledge of Ellucian Banner software
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Attention to detail
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the names and contact information of 3 references who will only be contacted if your application is moved on in the process. Links to upload letters of reference will not be sent to the recommenders at this time. If you have letters of recommendation which you would like to submit at this time please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also email them to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu and we will add them to your application materials.
Additional Information:
Open Date: 12/18/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here
Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.
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Delta State University is a public institution providing a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate curriculum to over 4,000 students representing all of the states and more than 20 countries. Dozens of degree programs on the undergraduate level provide educational opportunities in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing. Graduate programs on the master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels provide advanced training in a broad range of disciplines.
Acknowledging its beginnings as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique programs of study. From the core disciplines such as arts, humanities, and sciences, to unique programs such as Commercial Aviation, the Delta Music Institute, and the nationally-recognized Geospatial Information Technology program, the University is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves.
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