The Financial Aid Counselor assist with the administration of financial aid, reviews and awards Flagler College named scholarships and second reads awards. Complete various reports to Federal and State reporting guidelines.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Determines financial aid awards, including federal, state, and institutional financial aid awards in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policy, regulation, and law.
Evaluates students’ financial aid documents for completeness and accuracy, ensuring that federal, state, and institutional eligibility and application requirements are met.
Performs evaluation of student eligibility in accordance with financial aid renewal requirements and works in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office to review eligibility issues pertaining to grades and hours.
Completes the application review and selection of Flagler College named scholarship recipients.
Maintain the College’s institutional scholarship application to include adding new scholarships and updating the application to include new selection criteria
Serves as the liaison across campus for statistical data and information regarding institutional scholarships and scholarship recipients, including compilation of regular reports to campus stakeholders
Conduct a review of student financial aid package awards to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies
Participates in College events to provide information on financial aid matters to the local community including students, prospective students, parents, high school personnel, and other organizations
Maintains student financial aid records via both physical file and via enterprise software.

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform duties \ tasks as prescribed by the Director and Associate Director of Financial Aid

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required (An acceptable equivalent is an AA degree plus a minimum of 2 years of professional office experience.)

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

Effective and professional communication skills both verbally and in writing
Possess patience and empathy for students and parents by remaining congenial and respectful under stressful conditions while treating others with dignity and respect
Student-focused and collaborative, a cooperative attitude
Responsive an accessible by responding promptly with appropriate follow through
Analytical skills for the review of documents and student files
Computer skills and experience in data entry
Proficiency in mathematics
Organizational skills and accurate record keeping/data entry
Ability to multi-task and work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Prior financial aid experience

Flagler College is a private liberal arts college located in St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1968, our mission is to enrich lives by creating a thoughtful, personalized experience in a supportive educational community.

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