Graduate Financial Aid Counselor

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Graduate Financial Aid Counselor

Job Profile Title

Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description Summary

Provides reporting and administrative support for a variety of advising financial, technical and administrative functions in the daily operations of the Student Registration and Financial Services department. Creates and develops financial aid packages for students under the guidance of supervisor/manager. Maintains accurate financial records of prospects and enrolled students in all financial aid systems for all programs.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing financial aid counselling/advising to prospects, applicants, students and their families working in collaboration with Student Registration and Financial Services team and leadership.

• Maintains accurate financial records of prospects and enrolled students in all financial aid systems for all programs.

• Creates and provides projected cost of attendance for incoming and continuing students.

• Develops financial aid packages for students using analytical skills and guidance from supervisor/manager.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and accurate.

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work within tight and often conflicting deadlines.

• Must be flexible, show effective judgement, discretion and have the ability to handle confidential financial matters.

• Work effectively in a highly matrixed and decentralized environment with the ability to navigate through a