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Job Title: Financial Aid Counselor/Athletic Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Financial Aid
Job Description:
The Financial Aid Counselor/Athletic Coordinator serves as a primary student service specialist within Financial Aid, responsible for counseling students and parents on the phone, via email, and in person. This position is also responsible for the administration and coordination of the university’s athletic programs (NCAA Division 1). Special projects and/or other duties may also be assigned as deemed appropriate. The counselor will, in general, contribute to the planning and execution of the Enrollment Management recruitment and retention efforts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Act as a student service specialist by counseling students and parents in various aspects of the admissions and financial aid processes providing viable financial aid options in an ethical and customer service oriented manner.
2. Provide compliance and maintenance for the athletic programs in cooperation with the athletic compliance director and director of financial aid.
3. Coordinate Grant In Aid forms to student athletes. Input information in Banner and the NCAA system. Update all athletes after drop/add. Coordinate book advances for athletes.
4. Process student files from application through awarding using Banner .
5. Assist with all areas of financial aid as cyclical needs warrant. In addition to athletics, such areas may include: VA Educational Program, State of Florida programs, federal and private loan programs, outside scholarships, endowed scholarships, Pell Grant, work study, etc.
6. Review files for federal verification and professional judgment.
7. Monthly reconciliation reports.
8. Data tracking/assessment.
9. Assist other staff members as needed in a cross-trained one-stop environment.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Prior experience in higher education/finance/accounting/financial aid and/or admissions desirable. Strong technical and interpersonal skills required. Ability to function and appropriately prioritize in a fast-paced, high volume environment required. Must be a cooperative team player with an overall goal to perform for the good of the office. Some weekend and evening hours may be required. Experience with Ellucian’s Banner Financial Aid system a plus.
Revised 1.17.13
Submit resume to:
Tara Jones, Director of Financial Aid
Stetson University
[email protected] |
