Sr Financial Aid Counselor

Company: Eastern Kentucky University
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Sr Financial Aid CounselorEastern Kentucky UniversityTitle: Sr Financial Aid CounselorPosition Type: Fulltime StaffSearch Type: External - minimum 7 daysDepartment: 30R001 - Student Financial AssistanceDivision: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&EngagePosition Location: Richmond CampusDriver Classification: Non-DriverFLSA: ExemptSchedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)Hours Per Week:Additional Schedule Details: Some evening and weekends requiredPosted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44Retirement: KTRS Contact Person: Shearer, Stephanie Job Summary/Basic FunctionsThe Senior Financial Aid Counselor will join a team of Financial Aid Professionals servicing both undergraduate and graduate students at Eastern Kentucky University. The position will actively serve students and their families through providing accurate and timely processing of financial aid forms, troubleshooting issues, and providing support to the Financial Aid Office. The incumbent will collaborate with stakeholders and support and utilize software. In addition, this position will assist in developing and implementing specific policies, programs, and services to ensure funds are properly communicated, awarded, disbursed, and accurately reconciled.Minimum QualificationsEducation: #NAME-Experience: Three years of related experience requiredLicensure & Certifications: Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree Required and three years of related experience in higher educationJob Duties: 30% - Implement and manage new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business communications and operations by supporting One Stop Shop, Banner Self-Service, Strategic Communications, etc. - (Essential) 40% - Management of financial aid programs through implementation and review of daily operations, including but not limited to, financial awards, missing/incomplete information, academic progress, appeals, profile adjustments, audits, documentation, reconciliat - (Essential) 20% - Enhance the business operations, communication, and collaboration with students and other stakeholders regarding financial assistance for related focus areas. - (Essential) 10% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential) Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.Funding Source: InstitutionalOpen Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions:AA/EEO StatementEastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.Background Check StatementOffers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/sr-financial-aid-counselor-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-statesCopyright -2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-75752a5612ab4c4393c83656bc2c5f2arecblid xy9giuwmd6lv1cu4ftmobf1kkiqq3k

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