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Oklahoma State University · 1 week ago

Financial Aid Counselor I

positionTulsa, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$19.23/hr - $20.67/hr
date1+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor I to provide financial aid counseling for students and parents. The role involves certifying eligibility for various financial aid programs and participating in student recruitment and retention efforts.

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Responsibilities

Provide financial aid counseling for students and parents
Certify eligibility for specific loan, scholarship, and test fee waiver programs
Participate in the recruitment and retention of students at Oklahoma State University

Qualification

Financial aid counselingPublic speakingCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsStudentsOnline computer environmentPersonal finance knowledgeConfidentialityProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify issues, investigate possible reasons/solutions, evaluate possible outcomes, and develop the most efficient and effective plan of action for each individual situation
Sensitivity to the emotional nature of discussions related to finances, and the ability to balance requirements of federal, state, and institutional programs with concepts of customer service
An ability to clearly communicate in a presentation setting to groups and to individuals
Because of the nature of the information available to this staff member, the employee must be able to incorporate the need for confidentiality of information into every aspect of the job
Ability to work effectively with students who become angry or upset
Must display a consistent attitude of customer service

Preferred

Experience working with students in a collegiate setting
Public speaking experience
Experience working in an online computer environment or with personal computer applications
Experience working with the financial aid process and a background in personal finance
One year of experience related to financial aid counseling

Company

Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
dateFounded in 1890
location
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://go.okstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$261.63M
Key Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
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Roger Reid
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