Financial Aid Counselor

Penn State Berks

Berks, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Financial aid process education
Student account balance resolution
Financial literacy information
The primary role of this position is to educate and assist prospective students and their families with the financial aid process from application through the disbursement of funds

Job Summary

  • The primary role of this position is to educate and assist prospective students and their families with the financial aid process from application through the disbursement of funds.
  • This position provides continued financial aid counseling for all current Penn State Berks students and support at events where financial aid information is being shared.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

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

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

  • Financial aid process education
  • Student account balance resolution
  • Financial literacy information
  • Lead communications for financial aid

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual fluent in Spanish
  • Proactive student issue resolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (for Specialist - Advanced)
  • 1+ years of relevant experience (for Specialist - Intermediate)
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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