Senior Financial Aid Counselor

Bethel University - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Paul, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The position involves assisting in the preparation and revisions of financial aid awards and providing financial aid counseling to students and their families. The role also includes serving as the primary military certifying official on campus for all schools, ensuring compliance with VA educational benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the VA School Certifying Official for Bethel University.
• Completes all paperwork necessary to certify enrollment and changes in enrollment for students eligible for VA educational benefits.
• Maintains knowledge of VA benefits.
• Prepares financial aid awards, revisions, and appeals.
• Counsels students and parents regarding financial aid options.
• Assists with the financial aid guest reception process, including handling incoming phone calls, voicemails, email accounts, and office visits.
• Assists with verification of financial aid records.
• Stays current on financial aid regulatory requirements.
• Handles special projects, clean-up reports, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain certification as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Successfully completed Part 1 and Part 2 of the NASFAA University Certified Financial Aid Administrator Credential.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form to both individuals and groups.
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to see the whole picture and apply regulations to individual situations.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time while handling confidential information.
• 3+ years of financial aid experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.