Financial Aid Counselor

Company: Oklahoma State University
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:The Financial Aid Counselor position will share in thereview and processing of financial aid applications relative to federal, state,private, and institutional assistance. This position is directly responsiblefor receiving, evaluating, and verifying student data to award federal, state,and institutional financial aid. Will determine student eligibility incompliance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, andprocedures. Responsible for counseling students and parents on mattersconcerning financial aid eligibility, cost of attendance, providing necessaryinformation regarding student financial assistance programs, and usingprofessional judgment in considering individual student requests for specialconsideration, satisfactory academic progress, dependency overrides, and debtmanagement issues.Essential Job Duties:Possess a working knowledge of federal regulations that govern financial aid administrationSkilled in Federal aid verification policies and proceduresSkilled at independently making sound, professional decisions, and judgmentsDemonstrated ability to develop and conduct student aid awareness activitiesStrong knowledge of financial aid systems and application processingStrong technical proficiency, with the ability to analyze and comprehend technical information and -produce technical reports -Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage a large volume of applicationsA high degree of accuracy, with strong attention to detailsAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyA high degree of integrity; ability to work in a sensitive, highly confidential, and professional environmentAble to perform job functions under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). -Accurate typing/data entry skills and demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.Exhibit problem-solving skills beyond a set of instructions and adapt to changes when necessary.Ability to make appropriate recommendations based on logical and justifiable reasoning. -Ability to use analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret written policies and procedures.Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.The duties listed in this job description areintended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may beperformed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude themfrom the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment tothe position.

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