FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

Posting Details Posting Summary Functional Position Title FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR Position Number 00043008 Appointment Type Regular Location-City New Orleans School/Division STUDENT SERVICES-LSUHSC Department Financial Aid Administration Position Summary The Purpose of this position is to counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, and indebtedness.
Individualizes information to the specific needs and situations of the student.
Possess up to date knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
Review aid applications to verify accuracy and determine eligibility and need.
Additional Position Information The role involves counseling and advising students on various aspects of financial aid, including eligibility, application procedures, available programs, costs, and indebtedness.
The incumbent will tailor information to meet the specific needs and situations of each student.
Keeping abreast of the latest developments, the position requires up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
Additionally, the role involves reviewing aid applications to ensure accuracy and determining eligibility and financial need.
Minimum Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's If Other Required Education, please specify Discipline(s) Unspecified Certifications/Licenses Required Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job One Indicate the type of experience required to do the job professional level experience in a student financial aid office or related field.
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience 4 years’ experience in education, higher education, accounting, counseling or related fields may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education If Other Preferred Education, please specify Discipline(s) Certifications/Licenses Preferred Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job “Proficiency utilizing student administrative software systems, with a strong preference for prior experience with the current LSUSHC enterprise software system”.
Prior experience working with health sciences and/or graduate/professional students is al Posting Detail Information Posting Number U01202P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 02/05/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date to Begin Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value.
We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities.
As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School/Department Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience, or will by start date? At least a bachelor degree and one (1) year professional level experience in a student financial aid office or related field.
Four (4) years’ experience in education, higher education, accounting, counseling or related fields.
None of the above