Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University · 1 day ago
FranU Financial Aid Counselor
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFranciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to support approximately 1300 students in a fast-paced office environment. The role involves evaluating, approving, and awarding financial aid in accordance with regulations, as well as advising students and families on various financial aid programs.
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Responsibilities
Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs, courses and services
Independently assess student and family needs, exercising professional judgment to communicate tailored Financial Aid recommendations aligned with institutional policies
Provide personalized Financial Aid counseling to students and families, addressing complex financial scenarios and supporting college financial planning
Make appropriate referrals to other student services, federal/state agencies, or loan servicers, as necessary
Develop and oversee proactive communication about FASFA filing, deadlines, and essential Financial Aid updates to students and families
Monitor and evaluate students’ SAP, counseling students on compliance, appeals, and retention strategies
Process, verify, and accurately award Financial Aid Packages for admitted and enrolled students
Revise aid packages, as necessary, and manage related compliance and reporting activities
Administer billing, grade reporting, and compliance oversight for the state’s TOPS and Go Grant Programs
Oversee institutional scholarship administration, including eligibility monitoring and professional judgment reviews
Represent the Office of Financial Aid at University events and functions, maintaining knowledge of relevant federal and state Financial Aid regulations
Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least two (2) years of prior Financial Aid experience
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Company
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a non-profit university offering higher educational services in healthcare sciences.
2-10 employees
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Early StageLeadership Team
Esther M. Penns
Chief Student Affairs Officer
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2025-03-12
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