University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services
About the position
The Financial Aid Counselor at the University of Virginia School of Law plays a crucial role in the Office of Financial Aid, Education, and Planning. This position is designed for individuals looking to enhance their financial aid expertise in a supportive and collegial environment. The counselor will provide guidance to students regarding financial aid programs, eligibility, and application processes, ensuring they have the necessary resources to make informed financial decisions during their law school journey.
Responsibilities
- Counsel existing and prospective law students on financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application procedures.
- Assist in awarding federal, state, institutional, and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
- Respond to incoming financial aid calls, emails, and walk-in requests.
- Review financial aid forms and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Scan and index documents and communications into imaging software.
- Conduct student loan entrance and exit counseling sessions and assist with group presentations and webinars.
- Educate students on financial issues such as debt management, loan repayment, and overall financial literacy.
- Maintain the department's external scholarship database.
- Assist the Director in running UVA's Virginia Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Generate reports and complete Verification and C Code reviews for students as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
- At least two years of professional work experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Two years of experience working in financial aid, student services, or student affairs.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, ImageNow, and Department of Education web applications.
- Experience working directly with graduate or professional degree students.
Benefits
- Full-time position with benefits
- Opportunity for limited remote work in accordance with Law School policy
