Quincy University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time Student Financial Services Counselor.
Responsibilities:
Serving as a counselor and advisor to students and their families as they consider options to finance a Quincy University education. One is expected to understand all federal, state, and University funding options.
Student Financial Services counselors are expected to assist students with understanding and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), explain the awarding process and ensure financial aid awards are delivered timely and accurately.
All members of the staff are expected to develop expertise required to provide assistance in all areas of office operations.
Counselors provide counseling in area of loan default prevention and financial literacy, responsible for loan origination and reconciliation, ensure awarded loans meet federal requirements and timely delivery of funds to students.
Qualifications:
While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, an Associate's degree is required with two or three years of experience in a financial aid office are required for consideration.
Positive attitude
Excellent written/verbal communication skills with the ability to provide timely and accurate information.
Applicant must be detail-oriented and computer literate.
Must pass federal financial aid officer training program (online).
Salary:
$17.00 hr
Benefits:
Includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition remission for undergraduate tuition for employees and dependents and graduate tuition for employees, as well as vacation and sick leave benefits in accordance with university policy.
Send letter of application, resume and three professional references to:
Tom Oliver, VP for Enrollment and Sr. Director of Student Financial Services
c/o Office of Human Resources Quincy University 1800 College Ave. Quincy, IL 62301 or An Equal Opportunity Employer