Posting Details

Position Title
Senior Financial Aid Counselor

FLSA
Exempt

Department
Office Of Student Financial Aid

Job Summary
Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for the position of Senior Financial Aid Counselor. The Senior Financial Aid Counselor will be responsible for the supervision of the Counseling Unit. Serve as an intricate member of the counseling unit, servicing students, processing files and reports. He/She will also be responsible for training counseling unit staff. Provide guidance to counseling unit regarding professional judgment assessments due to student’s extenuating circumstances. Other duties under essential duties. AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Two to four years’ experience in Financial Aid (Higher Education)
Proficient in various software applications

Preferred Qualifications
Four years plus experience in Financial Aid (Higher Education)

Work Hours
Full time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling prospective and continuing Xavier students on financial aid programs; process files by assisting in the administering of all Title IV Financial Aid Programs. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Conduct Financial Aid workshops/presentations on and off campus. Reconcile Financial Aid programs to prohibit over awards, and to assure proper aid distribution.
Respond to incoming telephone calls, letters, and emails.
Gather documents for students requesting professional judgments due to extenuating circumstances. A group will meet to evaluate professional judgments cases.
Process verification and audited files.
Review Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and counsel students on their aid eligibility. Serves as a liaison with offices on campus, lending institutions and loan servicers, as well as federal and state agencies as it relates to the Student Financial Aid Programs.
Other related duties by the Director, Associate Director.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S288P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
10/14/2024

Posting Date
10/02/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit application, resume, transcripts, copy of college diploma (transcripts slot), and contact information for 3 professional references (other slot).

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/2456

About Xavier
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, XULA is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

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Senior Financial Aid Counselor