Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Illinois
Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. administers the financial aid program and provides application counseling. Decides to award scholarships, grants, and other monetary rewards. Being a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. audits and reconciles financial aid accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor. The Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
Financial Aid Counselor
- Triumph Higher Education Group
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Schaumburg, IL
FULL_TIME
- GENERAL SUMMARY A Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for helping newly enrolled students navigate to the studentaid.gov website to apply for a FAFSA Pin and complete a FAFSA(s) application if the student is financing any part of their education with federal financial aid. The Financial Aid Counselor role resides on a phone queue where newly enrolled students are transferred. The Financial Aid Counselor Team is expected to field 90% of all calls coming into the queue providing exceptional customer service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides exceptional customer to students and staff: Must be available on phone queue to field proportionate volume of incoming calls Input clear and concise notes into the SIS -CampusVue- Student Information System as well as SalesForce. Run a daily contact report to identify enrolled students that did not complete a FAFSA the day prior and follow up to complete that requirement if applying for federal financial aid. Communicate both internally and externally in a professional manner. Counsels students, parents, and other interested parties on the availability of financial aid programs: Understands what programs are available and the requirements for each Be able to articulate technical topics in a relatable fashion Explores and explains all relative options Pursues understanding over delivery of information Is a steward of the Student Finance Department; Keep sensitive information safe and secure Successfully implement new procedures Collect and store appropriate documents Other duties as required or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS High School Degree or equivalent, Associate degree preferred Prior financial aid experience a plus Prior call center experience a plus Prior Salesforce experience a plus Dependable/Reliable Ability to type 65 WPM -words per minute KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Provide a high level of customer service Ability to work in multiple applications simultaneously Communicate effectively Detail oriented Time-Management Team player Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement Ethics: Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a diverse and respectful workplace. Ability to build internal and external relationships in a professional manner Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Self Starter PHYSICAL DEMANDS Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business equipment. Sitting for long periods of time; up to 8 hours of computer and/or phone work daily. WORKING CONDITIONS Majority of work is performed in a general office environment.
- 7 Days Ago
Financial Aid Counselor
- Escoffier
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Schaumburg, IL
FULL_TIME
- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a leading accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education. The school's professional programs offer the proven combination o...
- 12 Days Ago
Financial Aid Counselor
- The Principia
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Elsah, IL
FULL_TIME
- PRINCIPIA COLLEGE Position DescriptionElsah, Illinois Title: Financial Aid CounselorDepartment/Location: Financial Aid/Elsah, ILOrganizational Relationships: Reports to Assistant Director of Financial...
- 5 Days Ago
Financial Aid Counselor
- McKendree University
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Lebanon, IL
FULL_TIME
- McKendree University is accepting applications for a Financial Aid Counselor. This position is responsible for administering daily system processing within financial aid software, ensuring office comp...
- 7 Days Ago
Financial Aid Counselor
- DePaul Talent Acquisition
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Highlights: Responsible for communicating with students and parents both in person, over the phone and via e-mail, apprising them of all general aid program guidelines. Participates in application...
- 22 Days Ago
Financial Aid Counselor
- utah
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Campus, IL
FULL_TIME
- Provides professional, timely assistance regarding application completion and processes, general and program eligibility, and financial planning. Evaluates and analyzes information to determine applic...
- 1 Month Ago
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Financial Aid Counselor
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Los Angeles, CA
- TITLE:Financial Aid Counselor DEPARTMENT:Financial Aid/Enrollment Management JOB CODE:FACS DATE:03/2024 REPORTS TO:Direc...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Aid Counselor
- George Washington University
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Ashburn, VA
- I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organiza...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
- George Washington University
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Ashburn, VA
- I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organiza...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Aid Counselor
- Louisiana State University
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Eunice, LA
- All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Aid Counselor
- Louisiana State University
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Ruffin, NC
- All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Aid Counselor
- George Washington University
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Ashburn, VA
- I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organiza...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Financial Aid Counselor
- Naropa University
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Boulder, CO
- Job Description Job Description Financial Aid Counselor We are searching for an experienced Financial Aid Counselor at o...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
- George Washington University
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Ashburn, VA
- I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organiza...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
$43,408 to $56,158