Financial Aid Counselor

Monarch Staffing • Jenkintown, PA

1d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the Financial Aid Office and working directly with students and families to navigate financial aid options and identify resources that help make attending college possible.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior financial aid experience (internship, work-study, or related role) preferred
• Strong customer service and counseling skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with student information systems a plus

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise current and prospective students on federal, state, and institutional financial aid options, including loans and work-study programs
• Process, verify, and package financial aid awards, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and college regulations
• Maintain accurate student financial aid records in CAMS, including verification, special conditions, and Satisfactory Academic Progress reviews
• Originate, certify, and disburse federal and private student loans, and assist with entrance and exit counseling
• Collaborate with Admissions, Bursar, Registrar, and Finance offices and support departmental reporting and campus events as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree