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)
Why Join Us
At Inceptia, we are small but mighty and we want folks who share that mindset. Do you want to feel
empowered to serve as a change agent on a national scale? If you are looking to make an impact,
explore the possible, take chances and launch yourself right into a challenge to meet our demands
than Inceptia could be the perfect place for you!
Inceptia is a nonprofit with a passion for higher education, both for colleges and the students they
serve, offering solutions in verification, financial aid management, financial education, and
repayment wellness. Our mission is to support schools in illuminating a path for students and
families that leads toward educational and financial success. Our solutions are designed to help
financial aid administrators maximize resources, and create strong partnerships to “lighten the load“
so they can spend more time delivering meaningful learning experiences across the student lifecycle
that fosters education and personal development.
What you’ll do!
Our Financial Aid Solutions Director is responsible for the supervision of staff performing
verification for partner schools. Working in collaboration with the Senior Director, this individual will
monitor reports, analyze trends, provide direction to the Verification team and make hiring need
recommendations to senior management. This individual works closely with the team to ensure
training is provided, updated policies and procedures are communicated and learning objectives are
measured and achieved.
The ideal candidate has financial aid experience and an understanding of the federal verification
process. The individual must be able to partner effectively with the Senior Director while leading,
motivating and coaching verification staff. Further, the ideal candidate has an innovative mindset to
create new, effective solutions, analytical skills to interpret data and exceptional leadership skills to
drive specialist performance and meet goals and service level agreement productivity.
What we hope you’ll value about us
paid holiday closedown, but you’ll also receive 15 days (3 weeks) of vacation and 10 days’
sick time annually.
What you’ll need!
Systems (SIS), including Ellucian Banner/Datatel, PowerFAIDS, PeopleSoft, CampusVue,
Jenzabar and Department of Education software is helpful (FAA Access, ED Connect, etc.).
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today and submit your resume and cover
letter on our ADP Workforce Now site at bit.ly/3K4xFoZ or send via email to hrd@fes.org. For
more information, please visit our website at www.Inceptia.org.
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are employed and employees are treated when employed without regard to their race, color,
religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or
expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability.
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