"Financial Aid Counselor - R-1637"

locations

Hammond, La

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 3 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-1637

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Financial Aid invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Counselor's duties include counseling and advising students and parents on the various financial aid programs, assisting with the administration of one or more federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, evaluating Financial Aid applications in order to determine student eligibility for various financial aid programs, and collecting data and keeping accurate records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in financial aid administration, or related experience

Experience in a highly automated, financial aid office at an institution which resembles Southeastern Louisiana University in size and complexity of program administration

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Proficient with automated data management

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication, customer service and public relation skills

Knowledge or skill in various software applications including Microsoft Word and data management tools

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume

Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

Names and contact information for 3 referencesPosting Close Date

August 26, 2024Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.