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Financial Aid Counselor
CHC English Literature & WritingFinancial Aid Counselor managing student financial aid programs at Chestnut Hill College. Responsibilities include awarding and processing aid, ensuring compliance, and counseling students.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial aid administration, including awarding and processing financial aid, maintaining compliance with regulations, and managing student records. Proficient in using PowerFAIDS and knowledgeable about Pennsylvania State Grant programs.
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Financial Aid AdministrationRegulatory CompliancePowerFAIDS ExperiencePennsylvania State Grant ProgramsStudent Counseling
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Hard Skills
Financial Aid ProcessingRegulatory ComplianceStudent Record ManagementLoan Application ProcessingAward Package Review
Soft Skills
Student CounselingCommunicationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
PowerFAIDSInfoMakerAccessMyCHC Portal
Industry Keywords
FERPA ComplianceFederal Work-Study ProgramEndowed Scholarship ManagementFinancial Aid RegulationsRecruitment Events
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Award and process financial aid for assigned undergraduate, graduate, and accelerated student populations.
- Review and audit student financial aid files to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Counsel students and families on financial aid requirements, eligibility, and award packages.
- Support the processing of federal and private educational loan applications.
- Administer Pennsylvania State Grant programs and related initiatives.
- Manage endowed scholarship awarding and reporting processes.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations.
- Maintain confidential and accurate student records in accordance with FERPA.
- Coordinate updates to financial aid content on the College website and myCHC portal.
- Participate in on-campus and virtual recruitment and outreach events.
- Assist the Director with departmental reporting using PowerFAIDS, InfoMaker, and Access.
- Administer the Federal Work-Study program, including eligibility review, documentation, and timesheet processing.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree
- 1–2 years of experience in a college or university financial aid office
- Experience working with complex regulatory and compliance requirements
- Experience with PowerFAIDS
- Experience administering Pennsylvania State Grant programs
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development
- Paid time off