Financial Aid Counselor - Scholarship Coordinator

Financial Aid Counselor
- Scholarship Coordinator

Position Title:

Financial Aid Counselor
- Scholarship Coordinator

Position Status:
Full-Time

Base Pay: $55,000

The Financial Aid Counselor – Scholarship Coordinator is responsible to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services for the coordination, management and reconciliation of all University endowed and annual donor scholarships. The Financial Aid Counselor – Scholarship Coordinator is a self-starting individual that can manage the above programs with minimal guidance from supervision.

• Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education values.
• Declare commitment to the NASFAA Statement of Ethical Principles by advocating for students, maintaining integrity, and supporting student access and success; comply with federal and state laws.
• Work independently and review current policies and procedures; provide updates and recommendations when needed.
• Coordinate the setup of the Academic Works software used for awarding and tracking endowed/annual scholarships.
• Award and manage endowed/annual scholarships in collaboration with University Advancement and Finance.
• Process and award all scholarship checks from outside organizations that students receive for enrollment at Lewis University.
• Coordinate, award and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Gifts to make recommendations for foundation grants received at Lewis University.
• Counsel and package all Lewis University students for financial aid and determine eligibility following university, state and federal requirements.
• Attend Open Houses, Information Sessions and other recruitment events to communicate financial aid information to prospective students.
• Analyze current Financial Aid policies, programs and procedures and make recommendations for enhancements.
• Notify the Assistant Director of any situations or problems that may jeopardize or negatively impact the goals and objectives of the university.
• Attend university meetings as requested to disseminate and/or gather pertinent information and facts.
• Serve on university committees and/or task forces as assigned.
• Perform additional job-related duties as delegated by the Director of Financial Aid Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Adult Education, Business or related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing is essential.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of financial aid experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, full-time.
• Posting Number: S01763
• Posting Date: [Not specified]
• Closing Date: [Not specified]

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you had experience with Banner/Ellucian enterprise software as an integral part of your job responsibilities?
• How many years have you worked in a college or university setting?

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents

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Romeoville, IL