Financial Aid Counselor

UMBC • Baltimore, MD

1d • $47,500 - $54,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on the federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding. With a student centered focus, the Counselor provides information on policies, procedures and eligibility of financial aid programs. The Counselor analyzes and processes student financial aid records including federal verification, certification of loans, awarding grants, evaluating/reviewing student files, and reconciling student accounts. The Counselor participates in orientation programs, outreach and awareness events on and off campus. The Counselor is assigned as the lead for one or more financial aid programs and performs others duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Background check will be required.
• Acceptable documentation upon hire showing identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Customer service experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on the federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.
• Assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding.
• Providing information on policies, procedures and eligibility of financial aid programs.
• Analyzing and processing student financial aid records including federal verification, certification of loans, awarding grants, evaluating/reviewing student files, and reconciling student accounts.
• Participating in orientation programs, outreach and awareness events on and off campus.
• Being assigned as the lead for one or more financial aid programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles
• Tuition remission
• Generous Leave (22 Days of Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 15 Holidays, 3 Personal Days)
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level