Counselor, Financial Aid

Summary : The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships seeks a Financial Aid Counselor who, as part of a team, will provide direct support to prospective students and current students, Dillard colleagues and the general public related to financial aid and scholarship programs and their related policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Counsels and advises students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, money and management and financial planning, individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student.
• Collects and / or analyzes financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Maintains a detailed working knowledge of all federal, state and institutional regulations and always remains in compliance
• Evaluates unusual / mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student.
• Exercises judgment by making adjustment or revisions to costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
• Perform reconciliation on Federal Student Aid Programs
• Assist with import, export and origination of files and awards
• Certifies Private Loan Applications
• Answers questions, inquiries, or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.
• Assists in the preparation of and present information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for students, various campus groups, high school students, and parents at meetings, group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions on or off campus.
• Analyzes various system-generated reports such as grades and enrollment status, SAP or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines.
• Notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
• Assists with other financial and activities such as outreach, reporting and monitoring.
• Adhere to Dillard University policies and procedures regarding travel and procurement in the event travel is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director and Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Additional Responsibilities :

financial aid and scholarships.

& Scholarships and the Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop and foster a spirit of cooperation among staff to accomplish common goals.

& Scholarships and the Vice President for Enrollment Management to develop a system by which to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of all financial aid and scholarship programs.

Supervisory Responsibility : This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Desirable Qualifications :

Physical Demands :