Financial Aid Counselor

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The Office of Financial Aid is seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacancy in the position of Financial Aid Counselor. The position is responsible for processing unusual and special circumstances, dependency overrides, and verification for federal financial aid. The counselor must understand financial aid packaging concepts, correcting over-awards and processing requests for revisions on an as-needed basis. The counselor will award Chafee grants and will counsel students and their families regarding financial aid regulations and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This position requires the ability to handle sensitive information and use professional judgement. Financial Aid Counselors must display excellent customer service skills and have a strong commitment to quality service and professionalism. Each counselor must multi-task in an office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions while maintaining effective results. Efficient time management skills, compassion, empathy, discretion, independent work ethic as well as collaboration are also all necessary skills for this position. Louisiana Tech University provides over $100 million annually to its students through a combination of federal, state, institutional and private sources. The Office of Financial Aid operates under the Division of Student Advancement and works as a part of the University team to accomplish the mission and provide timely, accurate aid to applicants.

Required Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of an earned bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Other essential, required skills include the following: Hands-on experience with PC based information systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Solid written and verbal communication skills Decision-making skills with attention to details Work with integrity and maintain confidentiality Must be able to drive an automobile and carry materials to make presentations at remote sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the above requirements, familiarity with the following would enhance an applicant's fit for this position: PowerFAIDS software knowledge Workday software or other Student Information System user experience Successful experience in a financial aid office.

Basis of Employment and Salary:

Employment is on a 12-month basis. Employees serve at the pleasure of the President of the University. Relocation costs are not paid by the University. This is an on-site position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Process:

Applicants may submit materials online or via email or paper delivery to the addresses listed below. Application packets must contain all of the following: A cover letter outlining relevant experience in relation to its applicability to this position, A current resumé which includes a chronology of employment, The names, telephone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references, one of whom was a supervisor within the last five years, AND An unofficial copy of your academic transcript from the school from which you received your highest degree. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to

Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master's degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America's Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger's. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech's partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey -

Title IX Coordinator Office Location:

Wyly Tower 1536

Phone:

318.257.5911

Email:

mharvey@latech.edu