What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Counselor position at University of Maryland School of Medicine?
Financial Aid Counselor-(SL)
The Office of Academic Affairs, Enrollment Administration / Student Financial Assistance is recruiting for a Financial Aid Counselor. The selected candidate will serve as the point person for financial aid for one or more of the seven professional schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The Counselor practices counseling and decision-making with principles that are sensitive to the challenges of students in their assigned cohort, while adhering to the U.S. Department of Education and University Student Financial Assistance & Enrollment Services Policies and Procedures.
Benefits Information :
UMB offers acomprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development, along withadditional exciting perksthat employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Essential Functions
- Provides financial aid counseling to students and their parents. Counseling responsibilities include advising on financial literacy, realistic goal setting for borrowing as well as providing individual entrance and exit counseling for students who request this service.
- Participates in school orientation programs.
- Follows established policy and procedures for awarding recouped scholarship funds during the fall and spring term.
- Reviews requests for budget increases and makes recommendations to the management on behalf of the student.
- Completes processing of financial aid request from students including but not limited to federal verification and federal loan processing.
- Ensures financial aid data is processed accurately and students take advantage of loans they are eligible to receive.
- Assists with adjustments to students’ federal work-study awards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree in Student Services, Educational Administration or a related field preferred.
Experience : One year of experience in financial aid administration or related experience in a Financial Aid Office.
Other : Related experience may be substituted for education. Current knowledge of Title IV and Title VII federal financial aid programs, federal financial aid regulations, state grant financial aid regulations, and federal financial needs analysis. Current knowledge of how state programs integrate with federal and institutional funding. Proven record in working successfully with diverse populations. Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hiring Range : $58, - $65,, commensurate with education and experience.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read theUMB Notice of Non-Discriminationfor more information.
Reg or CII Exempt Staff-ECEmployee Class : Exempt RegularFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Shift
Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No
Organization
Academic Affairs - Enrollment Administration
Job Posting
Dec 16,
Unposting Date
Jan 15, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Salary : $58 - $65
