Financial Aid Counselor
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.
All Financial Aid team members are expected to contribute to Bucknell’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Duties:
1. Ensures optimal use of financial aid funds by awarding funds from the various university-controlled programs to students in accordance with established federal, state, and University guidelines.
2. Promotes a positive image of the Financial Aid Office by making group presentations which explain both the various financial aid programs and associated application processes.
3. Ensures student and parent awareness of the various financial aid sources during counseling sessions by providing information to them and answering their questions regarding financial aid sources.
4. Assists students in the application process for financial aid by helping them to complete appropriate and required forms; by advising them of their rights and responsibilities concerning financial aid; and by providing them with information about the status of their financial aid applications.
5. Determines students’ eligibility for the various financial aid programs by evaluating and verifying applications.
6. Assumes primary responsibility for the tracking and processing of summer financial aid.
7. Works closely with the Office of Global Education in developing cost estimates for students studying abroad.
8. Develops students’ money management skills by assisting students with financial planning.
9. Contributes to broad based management of the Financial Aid Office by providing input to office policy and procedure decisions.
10. Assists in the preparation of required statistical reports by collecting data and keeping accurate records on programs administered by the Financial Aid Office and by designing and revising forms as appropriate.
11. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
12. Maintains competency and professional currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Financial Aid.
13. Attends admissions and financial aid related events as needed.
14. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Financial Aid by performing all other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with students, parents, high school counselors, fellow employees, college administrators, and other constituents of the University. Must be comfortable speaking before groups of students and parents. Must be able to relate effectively to all publics and must have strong organizational and time management skills. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Preferred Qualifications: One year of successful professional work experience in financial aid, university administration or a related field.
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To apply for this job email your details to emw019@bucknell.edu