Financial Aid Counselor

It’s a great time to join Marymount University! We are looking for faculty and staff who are passionate about providing excellent service to ensure a high quality student experience and collaborative working environment.

Job Description

Title: Financial Aid Counselor

Direct Supervisor: Associate Director, Financial Aid

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Grade: 10

Division: Finance and Operations Job Profile: 00070

Department: Financial Aid

No. Direct Reports: 0

Target Weekly Hours: 40

Location: 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

Benefits Eligibility: Yes

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for a range of student financial aid duties and specific programs in the Financial Aid Office. The counselor maintains a close working relationship with the Associate Director and Director of Financial Aid to facilitate problem solving and to promote staff cooperation and the development of efficient, effective policies and procedures.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Advising student and parents on financial matters.
• Reviewing applications for financial aid.
• Administers and coordinates the award of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.
  
  

Other Duties And Assignments

• Participate in admissions open houses for incoming students.
• Fluency in spanish
• Accounting for specific financial aid program funds and helping plan policies and procedures to address changes in student aid program regulations and the needs of students.
• Contact with federal, state and private agencies, as well as educational institutions, concerning specific programs responsibilities is essential.
• The counselor must maintain current and thorough knowledge of Title IV regulations as they pertain to certain financial aid programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education: BAchelor's Degree or higher with one year of experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work independently
• Knowledge of federal financial aid rules and regulations
• Attention to detail
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when making decisions
  
  

Licenses or Certifications

• None.
  
  

Financial Responsibility

• No direct accountability for financial transactions.
  
  

Special Knowledge Preferred: Spanish speaking preferred, Proven familiarity with all financial aid office processes (missing information letters, award letters, exports, imports).

Direct Reports: None

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None
  
  

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/