Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) · 2 days ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Rootstown, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$38K/yr - $42K/yr
1+ years expNortheast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is dedicated to supporting students in their educational journeys. The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for advising students and families on financial aid programs, processing applications, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies while providing exceptional customer service.
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Responsibilities
Provide personalized financial guidance to both prospective and continuing students, ensuring they understand and secure funding for their education
Using a case-management approach, collaborate with financial aid and admissions teams to develop tailored financing plans
Upon a student’s commitment to NEOMED, assist with financial planning and matriculation tasks to support enrollment
Lead financial wellness initiatives, scholarship education, and loan counseling while partnering with stakeholders to maximize available aid and promote responsible debt management
Manage financial aid awarding for an assigned caseload, collaborating with senior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance
Responsibilities include verifying application materials, packaging aid using federal and institutional methodologies, resolving discrepancies in applications and loan origination, and completing Return of Title IV calculations
Counsel students on Satisfactory Academic Progress, assess their academic standing, and communicate with those not meeting university requirements
May be required to process requests for funding through the Veterans Affairs Administration
Support compliance and office management by staying informed on federal, state, and institutional aid regulations through professional development
Assist in maintaining the Financial Aid Policy and Procedures Manual, participate in annual quality improvement efforts to enhance operations and student experience, and work in alignment with the university’s Strategic Plan
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum one year of experience in a higher education financial aid office (this requirement may be fulfilled through employment as a graduate assistant) or financial institution in a customer-facing capacity
Working knowledge of Federal financial aid websites and software, including but not limited to FAA Access to CPS Online, EdConnect, NSLDS, and the COD Mainframe
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience with Ellucian Banner, financial aid, and billing module, and extensive computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite software
Company
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Interprofessional training for the next generation of physicians, pharmacists, dentists and health researchers.
201-500 employees
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2024 (6)
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2021 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8.97MKey Investors
Small Business Innovation ResearchPeg's Foundation
2020-07-15Grant· $0.97M
2018-05-24Grant· $7.5M
2013-07-17Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
John Langell
President
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