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Wilberforce University · 4 months ago

Financial Aid Counselor

positionWilberforce, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educate men and women of African descent. The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for interpreting financial assistance rules and ensuring student eligibility for aid, while providing customer service and conducting outreach activities.

EducationHigher Education
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Review eligibility of student aid applicants and conduct application verification
Award financial aid to eligible students, per federal, state and institutional guidelines
Provide quality customer service to students, their parents, and university personnel
Communicate with students and parents in person, by telephone and email
Generate award letters and other correspondence
Assist in the university’s recruitment and retention efforts through campus outreach, high school visitation, college fairs and alumni activities
Serve as a liaison between financial aid and other campus offices regarding financial aid administration and processing
Promote a positive image of the Financial Aid Office by making group presentations which explains both the various financial aid programs and associated application processes
Assists in the preparation of required statistical reports by collecting data and keeping accurate records on programs administered by the Financial Aid Office and by designing and revising forms as appropriate
Default Management
Reconciliation
Other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualification

Financial aid administrationBANNER System proficiencyMicrosoft Excel proficiencyCustomer service skillsMulti-tasking abilityOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft excel, word processing and other computer related skills
High level of customer service skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task in fast paced situations
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
A minimum of 3 years of financial aid administration experience required

Preferred

Proficiency in using the BANNER System, a plus

Company

Wilberforce University

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Wilberforce University is a school in Wilberforce.
dateFounded in 1856
location
Wilberforce, Ohio, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.wilberforce.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Wilberforce University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.07M
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2023-02-27Grant· $2.07M
2014-07-30Grant· $2M

Leadership Team

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Dr. Nkorni Katte
Assistant Professor
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