Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Do you thrive on problem-solving and thinking creatively? Is helping others achieve their goals fulfilling for you? When you think of your career, are you seeking a place where you can do what you love and love what you do?  Nurtur Aveda is looking for a Financial Aid Counselor to join our team! In this role, you'll work closely with students to identify and develop a financial plan that'll support them along their educational journey. 

What You’ll Do

• Determine student's Financial Aid eligibility for Title IV Financial Aid- including grants and loans
• Advise and support the students on Financial Aid application procedures, costs, indebtedness, money management, and financial budgeting 
• Obtain relevant information from prospective students to help identify and create an individualized financial plan
  
• Answer questions from students, parents, or guardians pertaining to the Financial Aid process and student eligibility 
  
• Maintain positive communication with the  Financial Aid Team, Admissions Team, and Student Accounts Team
  
• Maintain and follow compliance of all Federal, State, and Institutional Financial Aid programs, including Federal Pell Grants and state grant programs
• Conduct regular reviews of student files to ensure documentation is accurate and in compliance
• Evaluate information provided by the student and make revisions to needs or dependency status 

Who You Are:

• Possess a high level of integrity and respond professionally to sensitive information
• A great listener who's able to establish rapport through virtual connections
• Ability to simplify financial discussions to help students feel confident 
• Operates with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to drive business with an analytical and proactive mindset

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED 
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or a minimum 3 years of related work experience
  
• General working knowledge of financial practices
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  

Who We Are:

Do What You Love – Love What You Do!

Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. 

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k/matching
• PTO
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program