What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Counselor position at University of Scranton?
University of Scranton
Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid Counselor
Non-Discrimination Statement
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Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/
The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/
The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.
Department
Financial Aid
Job Purpose:
Provide the delivery of financial assistance to new and continuing applicants and loan processing.
Essential Duties:
- Review and award financial aid packages for designated cohorts compliant with federal, state and institutional policies and guidelines
- Assist with review of Satisfactory Academic Progress for designated students and provide counseling to students on appealing and/or rectifying deficiencies
- Assists in the awarding of endowment funds and external awards
- Counsel prospective, new, current students and parents in person and in group settings concerning application, eligibility, status, and awarding of financial aid and financing programs as well as general inquiries
- Verification and evaluation of student application data using federal tax information, asset review forms, household size/number in college form and other verification documents to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based assistance
- Resolve Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), application problems and resolution of edit messages, including citizenship and National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
- Monitor student outside resources and determine impact on financial aid assistance
- Serve as liaison and/or committee member with various internal and external constituencies, as required
Additional Skills Required:
- Maintain knowledge and proficiency with technological skills required for performance
of general and program specific duties used for the administration of financial aid, including but not limited to knowledge and proficiency of federal, state
and institutional aid programs,
- Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Familiarity with relational databases and other recruitment systems, Banner preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must maintain highest levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission
Minimum Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required
Preferred Education:
Minimum Job Experience Requirements:
- One (1) year of experience in financial aid counseling or working directly with customers
Preferred Qualifications:
Years of Experience: 1
University Classification: Professional
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Annual Schedule: 12
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Posting Number: S0913P
Open Date: 02/28/2025
Close Date: 03/14/2025
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/7880
