Position | Financial Aid Counselor/ Student Loan Coordinator | Division: | Business & Finance | Department: | Financial Aid Office | Reports to: | Director of Financial Aid | | Position Summary | Under the supervision of the Associate VP of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Loan Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of financial aid administration including but not limited to counseling of students, determining students’ needs, verification and packaging, and loan processing. The Financial Aid Counselor provides financial aid counseling and information to prospective and current students in a fast-paced team environment while complying with federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies. | | Essential Duties & Responsibilities The results you will deliver each day that matter most! | • Counsels prospective and current students regarding financial aid eligibility, pertinent school policies and available funding • Uses judgment and problem-solving skills to award student • Follow up on incomplete or missing financial aid information and verifies information for students selected for verification • Reports necessary information/changes via Department of Education information systems • Modifies packages based on enrollment changes, additional funding etc. while communicating those changes to students. • Knowledge of Jenzabar and PowerFAIDS • Represent the department at special events such as high school college nights, orientations, financial aid workshops, financial literacy workshops • Perform other duties as assigned | | Education/ Experience What you will need to be successful! | • Bachelor’s degree preferred • 2 years of relevant experience with financial aid Title IV in a higher education environment. • Knowledgeable of federal, state, and college regulations that govern the administration of the financial aid programs, and ability to use tools in conjunction with databases. • Accounting knowledge skills • Some counseling skills required for sensitive treatment of confidential family information. • Knowledge of financial aid systems such as PowerFAIDS and COD • Effective skills in research, planning, analytics, and problem solving. • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate project status to institutional leadership. • Knowledge of Jenzabar • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications • Ability to relate well with a diverse student population • Superior customer service skills | | Life at Livingstone College Why we believe you will love working at Livingstone College!! | Livingstone College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution founded in 1879 by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, the College offers excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students designed to develop their potential for leadership and service to a global community. |
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Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. |
