Financial Aid Counselor

Penn State Berks

Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $42,100.00 - $67,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Financial aid process
Student and family counseling
Financial literacy education
Penn State Berks is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to assist prospective and current students with the financial aid process. This role involves providing guidance on financial aid applications, resolving billing issues, and leading communications for the financial aid team

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 into their account before they are students and after matriculation to the University.
  • This position provides continued financial aid counseling for all current Penn State Berks students.
  • This position provides support at events where financial aid information is being shared such as high school financial aid nights, First Year Seminar classes, and more.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Penn State Berks is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to assist prospective and current students with the financial aid process. This role involves providing guidance on financial aid applications, resolving billing issues, and leading communications for the financial aid team.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial aid process
  • Student and family counseling
  • Financial literacy education
  • Lead communications for financial aid team

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual fluent in Spanish

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (for Advanced Professional)
  • 1+ years of relevant experience (for Intermediate Professional)
  • 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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