- Provides day-to-day case management, advisement, and counseling to students and parents about financial aid programs. Provide holistic approach to counseling and case management for students (and parents) which includes: affordability, costs of education, financial awareness, campus resources, and payment options. Provides clear, accurate, and personalized support to help students and families navigate the complex financial aid application processes. Coordinate application follow-up activities for new students, including FAFSA completion, application document completion and verification completion with the intent to assist student with early as possible completion of their financial aid application.
- Have direct contact with students and parents on an appointment, walk-in basis, and over the phone and other communication platforms. Performs outreach (phone calls, e-mails, text messaging campaigns, events, etc.) to current and prospective students who need assistance navigating their bills, financial aid renewal, refunds, etc.
- Conducts events and outreach/retention programming to engage with students, and to help ensure the on-time renewal of financial aid. Work closely with the leaders of the other areas of the CARE team members and CARE leadership (Academic Advising and Career Services) to ensure that programming and outreach conducted is uniform, cohesive, integrated, personalized to target audiences, and aligned with institutional objectives. Partner with academic advisor to suggest various academic strategies to help a student meet the financial aid satisfactory academic progress requirements for the retention of aid.
- Works with leadership and colleagues to determine the needs for outreach programs, projects, activities, and in-person/virtual services and identifies and advocates for best practices that enhance students' experiences. Conducts Financial Aid 101 workshops, Financial Literacy trainings, High School Financial Aid Nights, and other events throughout the year. Facilitate a non-credit financial literacy course available to students in both a synchronous and asynchronous format. Collaborate with campus partners, such as the Center for Student Success and Career Services to extend the reach, impact, and network of support for students and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree.
- One year of related experience working in higher education including exposure to admissions and financial aid or case management in a related field.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of financial aid counseling, verification, rules and regulations
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to work individually or as a team.
- Ability to organize and make decisions.
- Knowledge of the customer service and outreach processes as they pertain to the financial aid department in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.
- Ability to write precise, well-organized emails and letters while using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals and situations requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise and firmness.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to apply thorough knowledge of policies to a variety of individual situations. Recommends procedures to ensure compliance across the learning community.
- Ability to work with others. Utilizes excellent constituent service skills with all interactions. Work accurately with high volume and instill similar standard with the counseling unit.
- Skill in effectively analyzing and interpreting policies, practices, and guidelines with strict attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Thorough knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices with student records services.
- Strong problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability.
- Ability to assess processes and implement improvements. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Active listening skills. Customer service orientation. Interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge of particular Financial Aid core functions.
- Thorough knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
- Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures and of Federal and State laws pertaining to the privacy rights of students and access to student information.
- Thorough knowledge of BANNER software and its components.
- Thorough knowledge of third-party software (NSLDS. COD, CPS, Awards Management/Blackbaud, etc.).
- Until Filled
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
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Student Financial Aid Counselor II - Prairie View, United States - Prairie View A&M
Description
Job TitleStudent Financial Aid Counselor II - 13 positions available
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Student Financial Aid
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,166.67 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The financial counselor is a part of the Care team and is responsible for providing outreach, literacy, and counseling students and parents about financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, financing options, billing questions, student accounting payment options, and policies and procedures at the University. The financial counselor provides information and advice about all financial aid programs. The counselor reviews and analyzes financial aid and student accounting applications, forms, and records. The counselor resolves conflicting information, investigates unusual situations, and works with appropriate university officials on implementing the appropriate outcome. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and innovative professional, with outstanding interpersonal skills, and providing the best customer service and student support to our students and families.
Responsibilities:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
