Financial Aid Counselor

Full-time, On-Campus, Immediate Start

The Financial Aid Counselor counsels and advises students and families regarding financing a Crown education including eligibility requirements, application procedures, available programs, budgeting and student loan debt management. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Maintains strong level of customer service by counseling students and parents, in person, by telephone and email;
• Process and electronically link communications and documents to student records
• Assist, review and complete verification for applicants selected according to the federal verification rules;
• Process, review, and assist with the administration of the federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs;
• Manage, review and process Minnesota Office Of Higher Education reports and programs;
• Assist in the management of “missing information and tracking” communications;
• Manage, review and assist with Federal and State Work Study program, eligibility and Community Service partners
• Assist in the preparation of financial aid records for the annual or semi-annual audit of the office accounts; and
• Attend training and conferences as necessary to gain knowledge required to perform assigned duties;
• Assist in the development and presentation of Financial Aid events for Crown College students.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Strong computer, analytical, speaking and writing skills;
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, strategic planning, organizational, managerial and communication skills;
• Be in agreement with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year increased responsibility and success in a Financial Aid Office
• Higher Education experience

 

TO APPLY:      

Email cover letter and resume to staffjobs@crown.edu