Financial Aid Counselor

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Northern Michigan University is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor. The role involves assisting students and families in exploring financial resources and managing specific programs within the University's Financial Aid Office, including eligibility determination, record maintenance, and reporting.

Highlights

Assist students and families with financial aid resources and eligibility determination.
Manage record maintenance and reporting for financial aid programs.
Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Targeted salary range: $38,640 to $41,500 annually.
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
At least one year of Financial Aid Office experience or two years in a regulated, detail-oriented field.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills, with ability to work with diverse populations.
Proficient in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based applications.
Knowledge of financial and accounting principles; experience with SCT Banner is desirable.
Experience in administering financial aid programs and working in a higher education setting is advantageous.

Financial Aid Counselor Full Description

Position Title: Financial Aid Counselor

Department:Â Financial Aid

Term of Assignment:Â Continuing

Term End Date, If Applicable:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

FLSA Status: Â Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $38,640-$41,500

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:Â Assist students/families with exploring financial resources. Responsible for one or more specific programs of the University's Financial Aid Office including eligibility determination, record maintenance and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:Â

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:Â

Required Minimum Work Experience:Â One year Financial Aid Office experience or two years of work experience in a regulated, detail-oriented environment, such as experience in a financial related field or a student services position in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Â

Experience and skill in counseling students, parents and/or the community. Positive customer relations and ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess a working knowledge of computer applications in a PC/software systems environment.
Skill to work with programs that are highly regulated and require attention to detail. Excellent record keeping abilities.
Proficient with basic accounting principles.
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, internet, or web-based applications.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:Â

Financial Aid Office experience at a counselor level or above.
Experience administering financial programs that require exceptional organizational skills.
Master's Degree in related field.
Experience working with SCT Banner.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants:Â Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.

Contact Information:Â Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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