Financial Aid Counselor

Position Overview

This position will:

Advise and counsel students and families concerning eligibility for financial aid, professional judgment, loan requirements and special circumstances
Counsel and guide internal and external customers about financial aid processes
Present scholarship and financial aid information to audiences on and off campus
Develop, analyze and review reports to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs
Apply financial aid policies and procedures to process student financial aid records

Required Experience

Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations and policies for multiple and/or specialized programs
Analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system
Compiling/maintaining data and organizing data and information into written reports

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of related experience and education
Master’s Degree in an area that involves working with student personnel, counseling, higher education or a related field
Knowledge of federal aid regulations and programs, and the UI scholarship program
Knowledge of university financial aid, admissions, registration and course work progress patterns
Experience with SCT Banner software, Excel or Access and word processing programs
Experience working with high school and/or college students
Experience with financial aid packaging
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work independently in completing projects