Concordia University-Wisconsin · 1 day ago
Financial Aid Counselor
Mequon,WI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expConcordia University-Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. They are seeking a Financial Aid Counselor who will be responsible for the organization, coordination, supervision, and implementation of the financial aid program of the university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Packages financial aid for students, verifies need, assesses changes, and compliance testing
Run daily MS access reports and packaging worksheets
Uses critical thinking skills to perform independent judgment when packaging students
Maintains knowledgeable of all federal title IV and state aid programs
Processes scholarship checks on the student financial awards
Prepares and conducts presentations on financial aid for perspective students as needed
Travels to various training as needed
Ensures customer service by answering telephones, emails, and consulting with walk-ins in a professional manner
May perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Three to five years of relevant work experience that includes an advanced level of computer skills, a strong windows base, and the ability to learn an integrated computer system
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to communicate in a professional manner. Knowledge and skill in performing basic office procedures and practices
Knowledge and skill in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and SCT Banner Financial Aid and imaging software or the ability and willingness to learn
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the University and maintain a positive, can-do, service-oriented attitude
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students and their families when appropriate
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, organize work and meet deadlines in a busy office setting
Ability to demonstrate ingenuity and prompt action in resolving problems
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred
Previous work in an academic setting, customer service setting, and/or experience with financial transactions and reconciliation are a plus
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Company
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mission Statement: CUW is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the World.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Roy Peterson
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Uden
Vice President for Enrollment and Chief Strategy Officer
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