Financial Aid Counselor (3 positions)

🇺🇸 Kent, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $34K - $37K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ November 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring Financial Aid Counselors for three positions. The role involves advising students and parents on financial aid options, managing specific financial aid programs, conducting presentations, evaluating applications, and coordinating various financial aid awards and programs.

Highlights

Advise students, parents, and university departments on federal, state, and institutional financial aid processes.
Conduct presentations to explain financial aid regulations.
Evaluate applications for completeness and accuracy; determine and adjust award packages.
Oversee financial aid programs such as direct loans, scholarships, grants, and federal work-study.
May supervise students or staff on a temporary basis and serve on university committees.
Required skills include strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, customer service, organization, time management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred knowledge of Banner INB system and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with Master’s preferred, and at least three months experience in student financial aid, customer service, or related areas.
Salary range: $34,000 - $37,000 annually.
Positions report to the Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid, and work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.