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Financial Aid Counselor

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor

to join our community and support the Financial Aid Office by assisting students and their

families with the Financial Aid process.

Major Responsibilities

• Advises prospective, new, and current students and their families throughout the

• Assists new and continuing students and their families with the financial aid process and

• Reviews incoming information and supporting documentation to determine the accuracy

• Analyzes federal, state, and institution aid information and coordinates with necessary

while building and adjusting financial aid packages for new and continuing students.

• Completes assigned duties with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail to

• Maintains student confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations.
  

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in financial aid.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures governing financial aid and financial

aid programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new

software quickly. Experience with PowerFAIDS and CAMS is preferred.

• Ability to work within tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Self-starter requiring little supervision.
• Able to appropriately maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Employee Benefits

This full-time position has access to a full range of employee benefits, including health, dental,

vision, and life insurance; retirement plans; a generous benefit time program; and tuition

benefits. Due to the college’s not-for-profit status, employees of Kentucky Wesleyan may be

able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US

Department of Education.

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As

part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and

contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin

immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest

degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College

will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting

qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has

been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in

the South as well as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton

Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive

years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and

Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball,

tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which

guide the entire college community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,

beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to

promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only

available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily

accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,

MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several

new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five

parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting

visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan College, the Panthers, and the Owensboro

community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/