The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Charlottesville, VA
About the position
The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join its Office of Financial Aid, Education, and Planning. This role is designed for individuals looking to enhance their financial aid expertise in a supportive and collegial environment. The Financial Aid Counselor will provide essential guidance to students regarding financial aid programs and assist in the administration of various financial aid resources.
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 University Managerial and Professional staff position with benefits.
