About Bellarmine University:
Bellarmine
University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong
liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a
bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and
graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues
to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes
and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the
Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top
U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World
Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students
praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single
person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine
students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative
hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and
world.
SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best
work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com
named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy
employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the
top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living
and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city
for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low
unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of
the U.S. population.
Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an
engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career
networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of
life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the
community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and
action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty,
staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.
Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, the Financial
Aid Counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive financial
aid counseling and support to prospective and continuing
students.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality customer service to prospective and
continuing students regarding financial aid eligibility and
processes
Analyze federal financial aid applications to determine
students' financial need
Prepare and award financial aid packages and perform all duties
related to the financial aid process
Interact professionally with students and parents, including in
challenging situations, to resolve financial aid?related
issues
Utilize and update databases and process applications for
financial aid received from students
Collect and analyze student financial data to determine aid
eligibility and make awards in accordance with federal, donor, and
institutional guidelines
Evaluate documentation related to unusual or mitigating
circumstances submitted by students
Exercise professional judgment by adjusting cost of attendance,
contribution, or dependency status, as appropriate
Assist in the preparation and presentation of information
related to federal financial aid, scholarships, employment, and
grants, for various campus groups, as well as high school students
and parents at meetings, workshops, group discussions, and
recruitment events
Plan, organize, and administer loan programs, including Federal
Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans, and
alternative loan programs
Resolve any issues with direct loans by reviewing the comment
codes on the FAFSA form.
Process and monitor budgets for institutional loans, create
Master Promissory Notes on ECSI (third-party partner)
Analyze system-generated reports (e.g., grades, enrollment
status, award status) to ensure continued compliance with federal
and institutional eligibility requirements
Notify students of changes in award eligibility and provide
guidance on available options
Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests from students,
parents, and guardians in person and in writing regarding financial
aid programs and eligibility
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of financial aid experience in a school, college, or
university setting
- Knowledge of financial aid eligibility requirements,
application procedures, aid programs, cost of attendance, student
indebtedness, responsible money management, and financial
planning
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for
three professional references.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this
position.
URL:
www.bellarmine.edu/financial-aid/index.php