Financial Aid Counselor

Student Financial Services

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor. The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for the processing of financial aid applications from initial needs analysis to packaging of offers of assistance, and counseling students regarding all student loans, scholarships, grants, and employment programs. The incumbent will also work to interpret rationale behind student budgets, need analysis computations and all program regulations, and assist in the monitoring of aid eligibility and academic progress requirements. The incumbent will ensure compliance with federal, state, and university directives as they relate to US Department of Education guidelines.

For consideration, a Bachelor's degree is required before the job begins.

Other qualifications include:

• Experience as a Financial Aid Counselor or related field.
• Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Experience handling complex and sensitive issues.
• Experience working with college students in the areas of mentoring, advising, and counseling preferred.
• Bilingual preferred, English and Spanish.

Essential Responsibilities include:

• Counsel all prospective/current students in all matters concerning financial aid, including the application process, eligibility requirements, and aid for study abroad programs, additional loan options, student employment, scholarships, and loan repayment.
• Assist students with billing questions, monthly payment plans, registration and transcript holds.
• Assist students to project their costs and financial aid for the year and prepare spreadsheets with this information to share with students and parents.
• Balance priorities, accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
• Adapt to change in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Coordinate with other campus departments to help students resolve issues, such as but not limited to: Admission, Residence Life, Registrar, Hilltopper Card office, Health and Counseling Center, Academic Counseling and Exploration, Academic Services, and Career and Professional Development, and Human Resources.
• Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available) Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7% Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.

Mission Integration Statement:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support