Financial Aid Counselor

🇺🇸 Kent, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $36K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ April 23rd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor. The counselor advises students and parents on financial aid options, administers various financial aid programs, and determines award packages while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid.

Highlights

Counsels students, parents, university departments, and external agencies about financial aid application processes.
Conducts presentations on federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
Evaluates and processes financial aid applications, including awarding, adjusting, and deleting aid as necessary.
Oversees diverse financial aid programs such as loans, scholarships, grants, and federal work-study.
May supervise students or provide functional guidance to staff on projects.
Requires knowledge of personal computer applications, Microsoft Office, and preferably the Banner INB system and Microsoft Excel.
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred; minimum three months relevant experience in student financial aid, customer service, or related field.
Must possess skills in communication, customer service, organization, time management, and confidentiality compliance.
Salary is $36,000 per year.
Position based in the Student Financial Aid Office at Kent Campus.