Guidance counselor Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Summary :

The Financial Aid Counselor position will share in the review and processing of financial aid applications relative to federal, state, private, and institutional assistance. This position is directly responsible for receiving, evaluating, and verifying student data to award federal, state, and institutional financial aid. It determines student eligibility in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.

Essential Job Duties :

• Possess a working knowledge of federal regulations that govern financial aid administration.
• Skilled in Federal aid verification policies and procedures.
• Skilled at independently making sound, professional decisions, and judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct student aid awareness activities.
• Strong knowledge of financial aid systems and application processing.
• Strong technical proficiency, with the ability to analyze and comprehend technical information and produce technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage a large volume of applications.
• A high degree of accuracy, with strong attention to details.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• A high degree of integrity; ability to work in a sensitive, highly confidential, and professional environment.
• Able to perform job functions under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public / student contact.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give / receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to : office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Accurate typing / data entry skills and demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.
• Exhibit problem-solving skills beyond a set of instructions and adapt to changes when necessary.
• Ability to make appropriate recommendations based on logical and justifiable reasoning.
• Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret written policies and procedures.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position