Financial Aid Counselor
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Requisition:

202100450S

Title:

Financial Aid Counselor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

Financial Aid

Open Date:

11/29/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Counseling, Student Services, or related field. Experience in school or college counseling, financial aid activities or experience in a related field preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

To counsel perspective financial aid applicants and parents concerning financial planning, with emphasis on the application process and available aid programs for qualifying applicants. To advise applicants who are ineligible for need-based assistance on alternative methods of meeting educational expenses. To counsel financial aid applicants/recipients on academic progress requirements as related to aid eligibility. To counsel financial aid applicants/recipients in all areas of financial planning, with emphasis on Pre-Loan/Exit Interviews and Debt Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collects, reviews, and analyzes data, files, records, reports and documents. Discusses any programs administered by the Financial Aid Office that may be unique to the student's field of study. Assist students with completing application forms. Coordinates loan application/recipient seminars of disbursement limits, current interest rates, financial planning, debt management, and borrower rights/responsibilities prior to disbursement of loan funds and upon student's exit from the university. Assists students with alternative methods of meeting tuition and fees and/or other educational expenses when need-based aid is not immediately available. Discusses regulations regarding satisfactory academic progress. Coordinates participation in the Beginning Freshman/Transfer Orientation programs and high school Visitation Day including preparation of application packets. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Contacts would include students and parents. Computer skills and presentation skills required. A 3 to 5 minute presentation on Financial Aid will be required from applicant if selected for interview.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/29821

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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