Financial Aid Counselor
Certify and process private alternative loans using ElmSelect
Assist in the administration of both Pennsylvania (PHEAA) and non-Pennsylvania state grant programs
Track and certify all outside scholarships
Coordinate the student check-in process at move-in with the Office of Residence Life and SFS-Accounts
Assist in packaging financial aid awards for both prospective and returning students
Complete verification of new and returning student financial aid files
Counsel students and parents on financial aid and basic student account matters
Attend appropriate professional conferences and seminars as approved by the Director of Student Financial Services
Participate in financial aid nights and other financial aid presentations in conjunction Admissions, Institute for Student Success (ISS) and Institute for Inclusion and Equity (IIE)
Participate in the data gathering and coordination for a successful annual financial aid audit
Ursinus College
https://www.ursinus.edu/live/profiles/1818-financial-aid-counselor
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 1 year of experience in financial aid, higher education, or related experience Extensive software expertise in Microsoft Office programs, with preference for candidates with familiarity of Colleague Student Information System An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, the liberal arts Demonstrates commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the student population Excellent written and oral communication skills A collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving A desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture Ability to work nights and weekends on an as-needed basis
until filled
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