Financial Aid Counselor Job Starkville area,Mississippi USA,Finance & Banking

Job Details

Apply now Job no: 510033
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 410600 - Financial Aid and Scholarships
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Dec 3 2025

Position Function

Responsible for assigned activities related to the processing and management of the Federal Direct Student Loan and Alternative Loan programs.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Responsibilities

Provide financial aid counseling to students and parents on the financial aid programs and application processes with concentration on the Federal Direct Loan and Alternative Loan programs.

Review financial aid information, including electronic data and reports, to determine the loan eligibility of student applicants.

Award and originate Federal Direct Student loans to eligible student applicants.

Receive and send student loan data for processing through the data transmission systems, Edconnect and ELM.

Keep abreast of the state, federal, and institutional rules and regulations applicable to the administration of the student loan programs.

Prepare data for correspondence, including letters, emails, and other documents used to communicate with students and parents on the student loan programs.

Assist in the development and revision of the procedures for administering the student loan programs.

Participate in student orientation and financial aid presentation events.

Participate in staff development and financial aid training events.

Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to learn, interpret and apply complex federal financial aid regulations
Ability to utilize computer skills in an automated work environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
No or very limited physical effort required.

All applicants must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, .

What

do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: or adatate.edu.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at or adatate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.

Advertised: Dec 03 2025 Central Standard Time

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