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Financial Aid Counselor Job Opening at Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI
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| Position: | Financial Aid Counselor |
| Company: | Mount Mary College
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| Job Location(s): | Milwaukee, WI |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Special Notes/Instructions: | When applying, please submit cover letter, resume and three professional references as one PDF file. |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Starting Salary Range: | |
| Salary/Benefit Notes: | Mount Mary College has a generous benefit package for our full-time and part-time eligible employees. These benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, vacation, holiday and sick pay, and a tuition waiver plan. |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Required Experience: | 1 to 20+ years |
| Required Security Clearance: | None |
| Related Categories: | Education - College/University, Education - Administration |
Position Description
The position of Financial Aid Counselor is an integral part of Mount Mary College’s student enrollment and retention team, which requires an enthusiastic, high-energy individual. The individual must be committed to personal attention and follow up with prospective and enrolled students. The Financial Aid Counselor will work closely with the Director of Financial Aid to insure that the Financial Aid Office and its services play an efficient and successful part in the recruitment and retention of Mount Mary students.
The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be attentive to detail, and be experienced in an on-line environment.
Responsibilities
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Counsel students and parents regarding financial aid awards, eligibility, and processes
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Provide in depth one on one counseling to transfer students on Aggregate limits on federal and state grants and federal and private loans.
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Conduct financial aid workshops and presentations
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Verify and review
sstudent files for packaging
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Complete initial financial aid award packages and revise financial aid awards for new and continuing students
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Manage Federal and Private Education Loan Programs
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Conduct entrance and exit loan counseling
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Counsel students on federal and outside loan programs
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Liason between financial aid and the undergraduate admissions office.
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Performs other assignments as requested by the Director of Financial Aid
Requirements:
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Baccalaureate degree
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Experience in higher education preferred
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Experience in database (Jenzabar) use preferred
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Ability to work both independently and on a team
