Financial Aid Counselor, Front End

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $70,304 annualized; bonus/equity: not specif...
Onsite
Federal title iv regulations knowledge
Ellucian banner system proficiency
Student financial aid counseling skills
The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for advising students and parents on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs while ensuring strict regulatory compliance

Job Summary

  • The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for advising students and parents on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
  • Incumbents will manage private scholarship programs, coordinate awarding processes for undergraduate and graduate students, and maintain accurate verification of FAFSA data.
  • The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of U.S. Department of Education directives and Internal Revenue Service publications to resolve student file discrepancies effectively.

Matching Summary

The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for advising students and parents on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

Salary

Base: $70,304 annualized; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal Title IV regulations knowledge
  • Ellucian Banner system proficiency
  • Student financial aid counseling skills
  • FAFSA verification and packaging experience
  • Scholarship program coordination duties

Nice-to-have

  • Strong public presentation abilities
  • Creative strategic thinking capabilities
  • Excellent customer service orientation
  • Experience with Campus Logic software
  • Ability to work extended phone hours

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • 2 years of financial aid or higher education experience
  • Must retain NSLDS user access eligibility

Work Rights

Not specified

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