Financial Aid Counselor

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $40K - $50K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ July 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor. The role involves providing expert guidance and counseling on financial aid processes and eligibility to students, interpreting and packaging aid per relevant policies, and reviewing modification requests with professional judgment to ensure compliance.

Highlights

Provide guidance on financial aid processes, requirements, and eligibility maintenance for prospective and current students.
Interpret and package financial aid according to federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Review and respond to student requests for financial aid package modifications using professional judgment.
Require proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to analyze complex program regulations.
Considerable experience in professional settings related to student services, compliance, or file review.
Preferred experience working in a college financial aid office and familiar with student information systems like Banner or PeopleSoft.
Positions are classified full-time roles with some mandatory weekend and evening work as needed.
Annual salary range is $40,000 - $50,000.
Must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check; position designated sensitive and considered essential personnel.
Department served: Financial Aid, supporting a diverse student population.