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Financial Aid Counselor
We are searching for an experienced Financial Aid Counselor at our Arapahoe Campus facility.
Position Title: Financial Aid Counselor
# of Positions to Fill: 2
Department/Program: Financial Aid 55000
Work Location Authorization: Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus
Reports to: Director of Student Financial Services
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
FTE: 100% (40 hrs/week)
Compensation: $20 - $25 depending on experience
Application Deadline: March 27, 2024
Job Summary
The primary function of the Financial Aid Counselor is to assist students and families in applying for financial aid and financial planning to enhance the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body. This role serves as primary contact for current and prospective students requesting information or needing help with the student financial planning process. This role is additionally responsible for administrative financial aid processing, such as reviewing documents, resolving student eligibility issues, and the awarding of financial aid.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Key Accountability 1: Student Customer Service
Key Accountability 2: Financial Aid Awarding
Key Accountability 3: Student Eligibility Review
Key Accountability 4: VA Education Benefits
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What Naropa Requires:
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Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions
During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation; sit, handle/finger, interruptions/distractions, heat/cold and dust.
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans.
A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
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