University of Central Oklahoma · 19 hours ago
Financial Aid Counselor II
Edmond, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35K/yr - $35K/yrUniversity of Central Oklahoma is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor II to manage financial aid requests and provide consultation to students and departments. The role involves processing financial aid applications, maintaining student financial aid files, and coordinating default management programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate UCO, and Third-Party Servicer Default Management program resources, and activities related to student financial literacy, and prevention of student loan defaults
Coordinate Direct Loan Exit Loan Counseling information mailing for students no longer halftime, and those who have withdrawn or graduated from UCO
Track and report borrowers who were assigned to the treatment group and control group per requirements as a UCO participant of the Department of Education Loan Counseling Experiment
Process student aid information and Award Adjustments that require need analysis, verification, repackaging, and loan processing. Reviews and reconciles weekly exception reports to ensure compliance of federal guidelines
Works directly with Data Processing in validating aid applications and resolving loan issues
Responds to student and parent inquiries regarding technical financial aid information. Participates in Financial Aid Seminars upon request from high schools, outside agencies, and campus departments
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and years of experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a self-starter with problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively express ideas, instructions, and concepts; Ability to speak and write effectively and clearly
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and loan servicers
Demonstrates good human relation skills to establish and foster good relationships with university employees, students, parents, and loan servicers
Ability to keep a positive attitude during stressful situations and keep up with multiple projects
Preferred
Experience working in Federal Student Financial Aid
Intermediate level of experience with computer operations and Microsoft Office Excel
Post-secondary Education in Accounting or Business
Work experience with student accounts and general accounting methods, including account reconciliation
Company
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma is a school in Edmond.
Founded in 1890
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$4.98MKey Investors
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2024-10-28Grant· $4.98M
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Michelle Morgan
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