Financial Aid Counselor - Dover, United States - Delaware State University

Description

Salary: $41,000.00 Annually


Location : 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover


Job Type: Professional


Job Number:


Division: Strategic Enrollment Management


Department: SESA - Financial Aid


Opening Date: 03/07/2024


General Description of the Position

This position is directly responsible for administering and awarding financial aid to students and advises students and parents regarding financial aid matters.

Responsible for counseling students and parents/guardians on all aspects of the financial aid process and preparing financial aid packages for undergraduate and graduate students in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines.

The Financial Aid Counselor administers assigned federal, institutional, private and/or state financial aid program or programs and will utilize databases to extract and provide a variety of reports and information.

Collects and analyzes data as appropriate to determine eligibility within guidelines of federal, state, and institutional programs.

Assists with the collection and arrangement of data and request for additional documentation from students and parent(s) as well as disseminates confidential records on all information collected.

Conducts campus and community workshops and/or presentations for students and the University community.


Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of all regulations, policies and procedures governing financial aid programs ensuring institutional compliance at all times.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of external funding criteria for each scholarship.

Qualification Standards

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college/university, three (3) or more years of experience may substitute degree requirements.

Master's Degree M.A. M.Sc. or MBA desirable but not required

Successful experience:

Application of Title IV funding; application of financial aid packaging; proven success in customer service and higher education; excellent written and oral communications; computer proficiency; organizational skills; experience working with a student/business information system and database.

Other:

Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with various constituencies including potential/incoming students and their families, current students and their families, faculty, administrators, and the public.

Performance Standards & EEO Statement
Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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