Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

hr.wfu.edu

Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on typical university roles)
Federal and institutional policies
Student counseling
Need analysis and packaging
The Financial Aid Counselor position at Wake Forest University involves providing counseling and support for students regarding financial aid processes, while also managing programmatic and operational responsibilities within the Office of Student Financial Aid. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and have up to two years of experience in higher education administration, particularly in financial aid settings

Job Summary

  • The Financial Aid Counselor provides counseling, need analysis, and packaging for a designated caseload of students, assuming functional responsibility for designated programmatic, operational, or reporting areas.
  • The role requires sound judgment in the interpretation and application of federal and institutional policies and active collaboration across campus partners to support student success.
  • Responsibilities include reviewing and resolving complex student files, analyzing system-generated reports, counseling students and families, and maintaining student records.

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The Financial Aid Counselor position at Wake Forest University involves providing counseling and support for students regarding financial aid processes, while also managing programmatic and operational responsibilities within the Office of Student Financial Aid. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree and have up to two years of experience in higher education administration, particularly in financial aid settings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal and institutional policies
  • Student counseling
  • Need analysis and packaging
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Cross-campus collaboration
  • Protect PII and CUI

Nice-to-have

  • Initiative and flexibility
  • Open and collaborative style
  • Effective cross-cultural communication

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 0-2 years experience
  • Federal and institutional aid experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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