Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Maryland

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)

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • WASHINGTON COLLEGE
  • CHESTERTOWN, MD OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    WASHINGTON COLLEGE - CHESTERTOWN, MD
    Position Type:    Regular Staff (FT)
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed

    Description

    The Financial Aid Counselor will take primary responsibility for managing and administering one or more federal, state, institutional, or campus-based aid programs or initiatives, depending on the candidate’s particular area of expertise and the needs of the office. The successful candidate will also assist the Director and Associate Directors with the administration of aid for current students, as needed.

    Essential Functions:

    • Counsel students and families on financial aid eligibility, application procedures, and various financial aid programs
    • Respond to student inquiries in person, by phone, and email
    • Maintain current knowledge of federal Title IV regulations, state rules, and institutional policies pertaining to financial aid
    • Develop and administer training to the financial aid team on designated program(s) / area(s) of expertise
    • Perform verifications
    • Evaluate financial aid award appeals, professional judgments, and dependency override requests
    • Maintain and compile data necessary for program functionality, reconciliation with various campus offices, institutional research, and state and federal reporting pertaining to areas of program responsibility
    • Provide support and training to Admissions staff on financial aid procedures and processes
    • Prepare written communications about financial aid processes, procedures, and policies
    • Give presentations on financial aid, payment options, etc. during recruiting events
    • Serve on committees as needed
    • Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities

    Qualifications


    • Bachelor’s degree and/or 1 - 3 years administrative experience preferably in higher education
    • Working knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations
    • Experience working with Ellucian Colleague preferred
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as public speaking ability
    • Ability to communicate complex processes to a diverse audience
    • Customer service and training experience
    • The applicant should have experience working with a diverse population of students, including first generation and high need students, and a demonstrated track record of providing exceptional service to students and their families.

    Some weekends and evenings may be required, as well as speaking at recruiting events like Open Houses and Accepted Students Days.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • Howard Community College
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Position Details Position Information About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 c...
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Financial Aid Counselor
  • Howard Community College
  • Columbia, MD FULL_TIME
  • About Us Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Co...
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Financial Aid Counselor
  • Morgan State University
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Posting Details Posting Summary Job Title Financial Aid Counselor Division Enrollment Management & Student Success Department Financial Aid Office Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Ex...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • Stevenson University
  • Owings Mills, MD FULL_TIME
  • Financial Aid Counselor Stevenson University Summary: The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for providing direct service to students and their families in regard to the financial aid process and ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Construction Project Manager - Higher Ed
  • Jacobs
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value ou...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Senior Assistant Director of International Admission
  • Lynn University
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Summary: Reporting to the director of international admission, the senior assistant director is responsible for the recr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Services Generalist, Progresando
  • Union County College
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational p...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Services Generalist, Progresando
  • UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Student Services Generalist, Progresando Campus Elizabeth & Plainfi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • George Washington University
  • Ashburn, VA
  • I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organiza...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Enrollment Services Coordinator
  • Mississippi State University
  • Meridian, MS
  • Position Function: This position is accountable to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Scholarships for matters of ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University
  • Durant, OK
  • Financial Aid Counselor Southeastern Oklahoma State University department of Financial Aid invites applications for the ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Erie, PA
  • Description JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and financial assistance to...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Financial Aid Specialist
  • Northland Pioneer College
  • Holbrook, AZ
  • GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Northland Pioneer College seeks an innovative Senior Financial Aid Specialist com...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Maryland (US: /ˈmɛrələnd/ (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
$43,720 to $56,562