Financial Aid Counselor

American University

Washington, DC, US
$27.00 - $31.00 ph; not specified; not specified
Hybrid
Financial aid eligibility determination
Federal and institutional guidelines compliance
Student and parent financial counseling
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of service to current and prospective students and parents, determining financial aid eligibility, and assuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines

Job Summary

  • The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of service to current and prospective students and parents, determining financial aid eligibility, and assuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.
  • This position requires analyzing data to determine financial aid eligibility, counseling students and parents on financial aid programs, and evaluating appeals for award adjustments.
  • AU offers a competitive benefits package, and employees must deliver services from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Matching Summary

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of service to current and prospective students and parents, determining financial aid eligibility, and assuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines.

Salary

$27.00 - $31.00 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial aid eligibility determination
  • Federal and institutional guidelines compliance
  • Student and parent financial counseling
  • Needs analysis calculation
  • Verification of submitted information

Nice-to-have

  • Serving customers effectively
  • Prioritizing and organizing tasks
  • Championing customer needs
  • Acquiring and analyzing information

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant experience
  • Associate Degree and 5 years financial aid experience (substitution for BA/BS)

Work Rights

Not specified

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