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Financial Aid Counselor

Employer
Juniata College
Location
Huntingdon, PA
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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Financial Aid Counselor

Posting Number:

20110580

Pay Rate:

starting at $40,000

Position Type:

Administration

Key Responsibilities :

The Financial Aid Coordinator assists with the planning and coordination of financial aid programs, services and office operation. Oversees state grant programs, student employment programs, and a portion of the student loan programs.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serves as the primary phone, email, and reception contact for the Office of Student Financial Planning and provides office administrative support to help the office run smoothly.2. Supports current and prospective students and their families on financial aid procedures and processes while ensuring that the College is in compliance with the state, federal and institutional policies and regulations governing financial aid.3. Consults with various College offices (Admissions, Registrar, Bursar) and external agencies (lenders, and guarantee agencies) to resolve related processing, certification, and payment issues.4. Acts as a liaison for the PHEAA Pennsylvania State Grant program, as well as PHEAA Special Programs including electronic initiatives related to those programs. Analyzes and resolves student eligibility issues related to the Pennsylvania state programs.5. Administers private loans for students and parents, including review of application information, determining eligibility, and certifying loans.6. Monitors campus employment and earnings and is the office primary contact regarding work study. Submits monthly earnings and monitors account.7. Develops appropriate forms, letters, fact sheets, and other informational materials necessary for specific financial aid functions and processes.8. Monitors the Financial Aid office’s web page content and updates, as necessary.9. Serve as position backup to the Director and Assistant Director in awarding, counseling and processing all aspects of financial aid for current and prospective Juniata College students.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/EOE

Position Qualifications:

· Knowledge and abilities normally acquired through a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.· One to three years of related experience in student support services or client support services, or a combination of education and experience.· Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize financial aid software and other software as needed. Knowledge of data entry and word processing (typing, editing, formatting documents).· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.· Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.· Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.· Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Supervision Required/Given:

This position reports directly to the Director of Student Financial Planning.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Open Date:

01/23/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Working at Juniata College 

Juniata College's mission is to provide an engaging personalized educational experience empowering our students to develop the skills, knowledge and values that lead to a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community.

Founded in 1876, Juniata is a national liberal arts college located in the scenic Allegheny Mountain region of central Pennsylvania and is the intellectual home for 1,600 students and nearly 14,000 alumni. The College ranks highly in the percentage of graduates that eventually earn doctoral degrees. Juniata integrates international, intercultural and global dimensions into its curriculum and experiential learning opportunities and was awarded the 2012 Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Juniata is known for the personal attention it gives to students and flexible areas of study (its Program of Emphasis resembles a major but is more flexible, encouraging students to design a program of study and justify their choices. About a third of Juniata students self-design their entire POE.) Each student is assigned two faculty advisers, and the average student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Juniata is a very strong community where student involvement is paramount. There are no fraternities or sororities. The student clubs and organizations (over 90 currently) have a positive impact on the Juniata community and on the larger community of Huntingdon and the surrounding area.

Juniata College takes positive steps to enhance diversity in both its community and its curriculum. The College commits to this policy not because of legal obligations but because it fully believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. AA/EEO

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