Financial Aid Counselor Category Administrative Location Portland, Or

Warner Pacific University

Portland, Or, US
On-site
Interpret federal and institutional policies
Provide one-on-one financial counseling
Award financial aid packages
The Financial Aid Counselor provides a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of Financial Aid in compliance with all policies related to internal and external financial aid requirements

Job Summary

  • The Financial Aid Counselor provides a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of Financial Aid in compliance with all policies related to internal and external financial aid requirements.
  • Essential functions include exercising discretion and independent judgment, providing one-on-one financial counseling, reviewing documents, performing need analysis, and awarding financial aid packages.
  • The role requires a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and proficiency in computer programs including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Matching Summary

The Financial Aid Counselor provides a variety of professional and administrative duties in support of the day to day operations of Financial Aid in compliance with all policies related to internal and external financial aid requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Interpret federal and institutional policies
  • Provide one-on-one financial counseling
  • Award financial aid packages
  • Verify student FAFSA information
  • Present at student events
  • Counsel students on borrowing issues
  • Manage outstanding account balances
  • Respond to financial aid correspondence

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to Christian liberal arts education
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Work collaboratively with various departments

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of experience in a professional office environment
  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently
  • Ability to multi-task with accuracy
  • Experience with highly detailed and/or confidential information
  • Excellent self-motivation, oral and written communication skills
  • Skill in presenting information to groups
  • Ability to work outside normal business hours
  • Proficient in Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and the Internet
  • Commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity

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