University of Arkansas · 17 hours ago
CORD Scholarship and Financial Aid Counselor
Fayetteville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Arkansas is a leading educational institution committed to advancing the state through education, research, and outreach. The CORD Scholarship and Financial Aid Counselor will provide scholarship and financial aid support to undergraduate students, completing administrative tasks related to financial aid and advising students on eligibility and disbursement.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide scholarship and financial aid support to undergraduate students
Complete administrative tasks related to federal, state, and college offered financial aid
Post aid and resolve issues inhibiting student eligibility or the release of aid
Advise and educate students about scholarship eligibility, disbursement, and renewal
Coordinate data for various financial aid programs
Hold regular office hours in the CORD 4 days a week and Financial Aid Office 1 day per week
Adjust office hours location during peak times to best support students
Maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least two years of experience in program administration or a related area
At least one year of experience in student financial aid or a related area
Preferred
At least two years of administration experience in higher education
Experience with enrollment or student record management program (Blackbaud, Slate, PeopleSoft, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to positive customer service
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
2025-11-20Grant· $13.17M
2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Tobias Teeter
Associate Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
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