Job Announcement List Title:
Financial Aid Counselor/Assistant Director
Post Date
1/27/2020
Expiration Date
2/26/2020
Details:
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:
Working 12-months, full-time. The Financial Aid Counselor provides counseling and guidance to students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding financial aid programs, application procedures, and interaction with Student Accounts. Candidates with exceptional experience and qualifications, appointment at the Assistant Director level will be considered.
SALARY RANGE: $39,949 - $42,299
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE POSITION:
1. Provide counseling and guidance to various publics as necessary regarding all aspects of student aid programs. Large caseload responsibility.
Interview and counsel students with financial aid concerns relating to attendance at
Whitworth; review and interpret information for students about financial aid resources, eligibility criteria, and other data related to aid programs; responsible for a significant amount of appointment and drop-in counseling; present financial aid information at various high school nights, college fairs, as needed; other duties as assigned.
2. Responsible for the evaluation of financial aid applications, determination of financial need and the packaging and revising of financial aid awards with the authority to waive or deviate from established practices when warranted.
3. Oversee the Federal Direct Loan Program.
Monitor data with monthly quality assurance reports; work error reports from loan origination and disbursement records; reconcile disbursements twice a month.
4. Oversee and facilitate the Federal Teach Grant Program.
5. Participate in on and off-campus training opportunities.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
A personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning; experience and ability to effectively establish relationships and positive communications across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, parents, and students; a commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
PREFERRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge to interpret and explain regulatory information related to the financial aid process; demonstrated ability to read, organize and utilize large amounts of detailed information and data on a continual basis; experience and competency with Microsoft 365; proficiency with web-based processing; ability to use financial aid and database management software; ability to understand and comply with Federal Regulations regarding student financial aid; ability to work responsibly with confidential information; proven ability to work cooperatively and productively with students, parents of students, and professional colleagues; demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team; strong oral and written communication skills, time management skills, and attention to detail; organizational skills and ability to work independently.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSITION:
No direct reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: None required.
Licenses or Certifications: None required.
Comments:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A background check and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate. A resume, cover letter, faith statement, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references will also be required.
Employer:
Whitworth University
Contact:
August A Weil
Address:
300 W. Hawthorne Rd.
Work Phone:
5097773236
Email:
jobs@whitworth.edu
Website:
https://www.whitworth.edu/careers/