University of Mount Olive · 1 day ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Mount Olive, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe University of Mount Olive has an immediate opening for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor. The role involves counseling applicants on financial aid options, managing relationships with students, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Education
Responsibilities
Counsel and advise applicants and/or family members on financial aid options, award packages, cost and obligations, including FAFSA completion, verification, and loan processes
Allocate millions of dollars of financial aid funds among qualified students within established eligibility criteria accurately and timely
Manage relationships with students in the assigned caseload group
Comply with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations
Ensure communication and delivery of all award letters, missing form letters, and loan disbursement letters, etc. for students and/or parents
Complete all data entry for assigned caseload
Complete all records of all federal, state and/or institutional funds for assigned caseload
Complete folder set up, awarding and packaging for all students within the assigned caseload
Maintain orderly files with organized and timely filing procedures for the caseload assigned
Process all drops, withdrawals, re-admits and re-package financial aid as appropriate
Complete all verification, satisfactory academic progress and special circumstance forms timely and accurately
Ensure accurate reporting for all loans on the package
Respond to all phone calls, emails and other correspondence timely and accurately, researching each case thoroughly. Response to calls should be within 24 hours, if not answered directly
Representing the University at open house, registration, FAFSA day, and other related events on or off campus
Award all institutional scholarships according to eligibility and so that no deadlines are missed
Assist the director and/or associate director with NBS certification
Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as required to meet the needs and growth of the position
Qualification
Required
Three years of comparable experience will be considered; however, at least a year of experience in higher education is preferred
Experience and skills in the interpretation of federal and state regulations such as insurance, banking, medical/pharmaceutical, accounting, bookkeeping, paralegal, tax/audit, and other state/federal regulatory agencies
Applicants CANNOT be in default or overpayments status on federal grants or loans
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
At least a year of experience in higher education is preferred
Company
University of Mount Olive
University of Mount Olive is a nationally recognized and regionally prominent institution that integrates Christian virtues into learning.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
The Golden LEAF Foundation
2023-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Dan Sullivan
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Chief Student Affairs Officer
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