Financial Aid Counselor I

Job Description

The Financial Aid Counselor Is a primary point of contact for students and families that are seeking assistance with the educational expenses of attending Tulane University.

The Financial Aid Counselor Is a primary point of contact for students and families that are seeking assistance with the educational expenses of attending Tulane University.

• Processing of financial aid applications from initial needs analysis to packaging of offers of assistance.
• Counseling with students regarding all student loans, scholarships, grants, and employment programs.
• Interpreting rationale behind student budgets, need analysis computations and all program regulations.
• Assisting in the monitoring of aid eligibility and academic progress requirements.

Each Financial Aid Counselor Is also assigned responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of special projects.

• creating and designing publications
• editing and producing presentations including a web page
• planning special events both on and off campus
• serving as liaison with several university departments
• serving on university committees
• supervising operations staff and student employees on specific projects
• and serving as a point of contact for the university to outside agencies.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One (1) year of experience or educational training in student affairs, counseling, accounting, or related fields for those holding a bachelor's degree
• Ten (10) years of experience or educational training in financial aid counseling for those holding only a high school diploma/equivalent

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at  or by email at hr .