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Medical Organization for Latino Advancement · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Counselor

North Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join their Office of Financial Aid at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. The role involves coordinating all aspects of financial aid for students, including processing applications, managing files, and providing counseling on loan options and scholarships.

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Responsibilities

Exercise advanced professional discretion in developing comprehensive student support strategies, addressing unique financial circumstances through targeted, individualized counseling interventions

Assist with audits preparation and internal compliance data compliance

Conduct sophisticated financial aid data analytics to inform institutional decision-making and student support frameworks

Collaborate strategically in developing comprehensive Student Financial Assistance (SFA) policy and procedural guidelines

Design and deliver specialized financial literacy presentations tailored to distinct academic program populations, emphasizing targeted debt management strategies

Provide comprehensive financial aid counseling through multiple engagement platforms, delivering expert guidance on application processes, eligibility requirements, disbursement protocols, and repayment mechanisms

Develop nuanced financial transition strategies for students considering academic program interruptions, including leave of absence and withdrawal scenarios

Execute precise financial aid application processing and documentation management

Administer Federal Work Study award allocation and monitoring protocols

Develop comprehensive financial aid communication materials, including strategic publications, application documents, and resource calendars

Maintain collaborative interdepartmental communication networks

Provide informative guidance regarding institutional student health insurance requirements

Demonstrate unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and confidentiality

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations, including Title IV requirements

Qualification

Financial aid processingData analyticsFinancial literacy presentationsMicrosoft Office SuiteColleague softwareProofreadingCustomer service orientationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationConfidentiality management

Required

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Experience

(2) years of relevant experience working in a financial aid or higher education setting

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative

Effective organizational skills

Editing and proofreading skills

Ability to make timely decisions and determine priorities

Exceptional skills in written, telephone, and personal communications

Ability to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, work/interact with a variety of internal and external constituents

Analytical skills with the ability to collect, compile, and organize facts, figures, and to triage information to identify appropriate persons for contact and follow through

Ability to meet continuous deadlines

Ability to compose correspondence and create computerized reports

Ability to handle detailed job tasks with accuracy and to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)

Ability to learn how to operate software associated with the processing of financial aid (Colleague)

Develops and presents financial literacy content for a broad range of health profession programs

Strong customer service orientation

Strong, positive work ethic

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately