Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Provide current and up to date information and guidance to prospective and continuing students to support the university's recruitment and retention efforts. Counselors provide support to undergraduate students, graduate students, their parents and advocates.

• Counseling services are offered in person, by phone and by email.

Educational Requirements:

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge in financial aid application processing: need analysis, verification and awarding of federal, state, and university funds.

• Ability to explain financial aid issues to students and parents in detail. Must also be able to calculate federal eligibility.

• Quantitative and analytical skills, organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to prepare and provide presentations in a clear and effective manner.

• Desired Qualifications:

• Two years experience in financial aid at a post-secondary institution – preferably from the private sector.