[Oasfaa] counselor position at OSU

[Berg, Julie]

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

Job Summary:
*         Provide advice and assistance to students and parents regarding applying for financial assistance, including federal aid and institutional scholarships.

*         Provide guidance and information to students regarding maintaining and/or regaining eligibility for assistance.

*         Review aid applications to verify accuracy and determine need for additional information.

*         Use professional judgment in determining whether student has unusual circumstances that would affect financial aid eligibility.
*         Support OSU's recruitment and retention mission through the presentation of financial aid information, both on-campus and throughout the area.

Qualifications:

 *   Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social sciences.  Prefer candidate with Master's degree in Counseling, Student Development or Higher Education and the following experiences and/or skills:
    *    Experience working with students in a collegiate setting.
    *   Strong interpersonal skills and excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
    *   Ability to identify issues, investigate possible reasons/solutions, evaluate possible outcomes, and develop the most efficient and effective plan of action for each individual situation.
    *   Sensitivity to the emotional nature of discussions related to finances, and the ability to balance requirements of federal, state, and institutional programs with concepts of customer service.
    *   Ability to clearly communicate in a presentation setting to groups and individuals.
    *   Ability to incorporate the need for confidentiality of information into every aspect of the job.
    *   Experience working with the financial aid process and a background in personal finance is helpful, but not required.
    *   Ability to work evenings and weekends for outreach and recruitment events and prior to the start of the fall semester.

Salary:

 *   Commensurate with education and experience.
 *   Range $2440-3745 per month.

Application Procedure:
*         Qualified applicants please apply online at jobs.okstate.edu.  If assistance is needed, contact OSU Human Resources at (405) 744-7401.
*         Attach resume, cover letter, transcripts and list of references.
*         Position will remain open until filled.

Oklahoma State University is an AA/EEO/E-Verify employer committed to multicultural diversity.
OSU is a tobacco-free campus.


Julie M Berg
Associate Director
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Oklahoma State University
405-744-0463
julie.berg at okstate.edu<mailto:julie.berg at okstate.edu>

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