Financial Aid Counselor

Penn State

Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Counsel prospective students and families
Resolve outstanding balance issues
Liaison for federal work-study program
The primary role is to educate and assist prospective students and their families with the financial aid process from application through disbursement

Job Summary

  • The primary role is to educate and assist prospective students and their families with the financial aid process from application through disbursement.
  • This position serves as the lead communications person for the financial aid team and reports directly to the Associate Director of Financial Aid.
  • Employees enjoy a generous 75% tuition discount available to themselves, eligible spouses, and children.

Matching Summary

The primary role is to educate and assist prospective students and their families with the financial aid process from application through disbursement.

Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • counsel prospective students and families
  • resolve outstanding balance issues
  • liaison for Federal Work-Study Program

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual fluent in Spanish preferred
  • proactive and reactive student support
  • financial literacy education delivery

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 1+ or 3+ years relevant experience depending on grade
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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