Vanguard University of Southern California ยท 2 days ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hrVanguard University of Southern California is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor responsible for awarding financial aid in accordance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines. The role involves financial aid counseling, outreach, and application review, contributing to the enrollment and retention of students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage a roster of files comprised of undergraduate, adult degree completion, and graduate students. Must be accountable to goals (e.g. files awarded) as set by management
Maintain scheduled contact via telephone and email with prospective and current students and families. Conduct individual on-campus, telephone, and Skype appointments
Complete work in adherence with institutional, state, and federal guidelines and communicate such policies effectively to students/families and University staff/faculty/administration
Counsel students/families through financial aid process
Assist management and operations with federal Title IV and institutional aid policy compliance
Gather and coordinate information from various campus departments to complete the Financial Aid process
Assist in special projects as assigned by the management team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong math, analytical, and data interpretation skills
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment with many interruptions
Ability to handle information in a confidential and professional manner
Ability to professionally represent Vanguard University in a variety of situations
Knowledge and acceptance of principles and philosophies of Vanguard University, its programs, and requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience in financial aid/higher education
Customer relations or service administration experience
Experience with Ellucian Colleague and other Financial Aid programs such as: COD, NSLDS, WebGrants, and CPS
Demonstrated competence in speaking Spanish (preferred but not required)
Benefits
A very competitive and generous benefits package
Company
Vanguard University of Southern California
Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies that encompasses more than 2,200 students from every region in the country, over 33,000 alumni worldwide, and 100 full-time faculty.
Founded in 1920
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Moser, CPA, CTP
Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Jessica (JD) Kuhl (Neves), MBA
Executive Assistant To Chief Financial Officer
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