Financial Aid Counselor

Position Summary

The Office of Financial Aid at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science invites applications for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor position. The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for coordinating all aspects of financial aid for students including processing financial aid, file management, and counseling students on loan options, scholarship opportunities, and debt management.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation / personal leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exercise advanced professional discretion in developing comprehensive student support strategies, addressing unique financial circumstances through targeted, individualized counseling interventions
• Assist with audits preparation and internal compliance data compliance
• Conduct sophisticated financial aid data analytics to inform institutional decision-making and student support frameworks
• Collaborate strategically in developing comprehensive Student Financial Assistance (SFA) policy and procedural guidelines
• Design and deliver specialized financial literacy presentations tailored to distinct academic program populations, emphasizing targeted debt management strategies
• Provide comprehensive financial aid counseling through multiple engagement platforms, delivering expert guidance on application processes, eligibility requirements, disbursement protocols, and repayment mechanisms
• Develop nuanced financial transition strategies for students considering academic program interruptions, including leave of absence and withdrawal scenarios
• Execute precise financial aid application processing and documentation management
• Administer Federal Work Study award allocation and monitoring protocols
• Develop comprehensive financial aid communication materials, including strategic publications, application documents, and resource calendars
• Maintain collaborative interdepartmental communication networks
• Provide informative guidance regarding institutional student health insurance requirements
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and confidentiality
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations, including Title IV requirements