Financial Aid Counselor
- Employer
- Flagler College
- Location
- St Augustine Campus - St Augustine, FL, 320843208
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Purpose: The Financial Aid Counselor advises students and parents on all matters pertaining to the financial aid program and assists with the administration of financial aid awarding.
Essential Functions:
- Counsels assigned students and their parents on financial aid matters, including application for federal, state, and institutional aid; application for scholarships, and application for loans.
- Evaluates students’ financial aid documents for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that federal, state, and institutional eligibility and application requirements are met.
- Determines financial aid awards, including federal, state, and institutional financial aid awards in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policy, regulation, and law.
- Performs regular review of incomplete files and corresponds with students and families regarding the forms and information required to complete the students file.
- Corresponds with students and families regarding the financial aid Award Letter, award acceptance, renewal requirements, and application completion.
- Coordinates closely with the Business Office regarding student aid, student balances, and payment issues.
- Performs evaluation of student eligibility in accordance with financial aid renewal requirements, and works in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office to review eligibility issues pertaining to grades and hours.
- Participates in College events to provide information on financial aid matters to the local community including students, prospective students, parents, high school personnel, and other organizations.
- Organizes documents and maintains student financial aid records via both physical file and via enterprise software.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform duties and tasks as prescribed by the Director and Associate Director of Financial Aid.
Applications for this position will be accepted through July 3
Required Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree required
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Effective and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Possess patience and empathy for students and parents by remaining congenial and respectful under stressful conditions while treating others with dignity and respect
- Student-focused and collaborative, a cooperative attitude
- Responsive an accessible by responding promptly with appropriate follow through
- Analytical skills for the review of documents and student files
- Computer skills and experience in data entry
- Proficiency in mathematics
- Organizational skills and accurate record keeping/data entry
- Ability to multi-task and work in an environment with frequent interruptions
- Prior financial aid experience
Flagler College is committed to diversity, inclusion and pursuit of a higher education with adherence to high ethical standards. It is the policy of Flagler College not to discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Organization
Working at Flagler College
Flagler College is a small private, independent college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 33 majors, 39 minors, and a master’s degree in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as an offsite campus in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagleras a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost. A Flagler education is less than half the cost of similar private colleges, and competitive with many state universities. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for its historic beauty. The centerpiece of the campus is the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1888 by railroad pioneer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler. For more on Flagler College, visit www.flagler.edu.
Flagler College’s Mission
Flagler College offers an exceptional education through a challenging, inclusive, and supportive academic community integrated with the thriving culture and history of this unique place, St. Augustine. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students. We prepare them for a diverse world that will always need discerning individuals, responsible citizens, and visionary leaders.
The College is committed to the preservation of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon and other historic structures that grace its campus.
Flagler College Core Values
Transformative Learning
We are committed to educating the whole person. As a community of inquiry, we value freedom of expression and the bond between teacher and student. We embrace a personalized education that is designed to transform lives and instill a passion for lifelong learning.
Respectful and Inclusive Community
We foster a sense of respect and appreciation for the dignity of all individuals. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse community that encourages civil and productive dialogue across differences.
Citizenship with Integrity
We believe that ethical citizenship should be exemplified on campus and in the community. We set high expectations for honesty, integrity, and individual responsibility. We are deeply committed to building a community of trust.
Thoughtful Stewardship
We are dedicated to stewardship: to the care of each other, to the preservation of our historical buildings and natural resources, to the responsible management of our financial resources and gifts, and to the celebration of the remarkable heritage of St. Augustine with its vibrant cultures and history.
Flagler College is committed to diversity, inclusion and pursuit of a higher education with adherence to high ethical standards. It is the policy of Flagler College not to discriminate in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
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