University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Financial Aid Student Services Counselor

University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Tennessee

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Salary

💰 $45,000 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.
  • The counselor will be part of the centralized team within the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships that will be independently responsible for awarding federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships and ensuring that these awards meet all applicable regulations.
  • The counselor is expected to have a high level of technical knowledge and expertise in federal and state regulations and will make independent judgments and decisions.
  • The position will serve as advanced level of support to students and families who have in-depth questions or issues regarding their financial aid eligibility or financing their education.
  • The incumbent will serve as expert level assistance for students who are referred from the One Stop.
  • This position will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of Federal, State and University financial aid programs.

Requirements

  • High School diploma and 5 years of experience in higher education, customer service or related finance field, or
  • Associate degree and 3 years of experience in higher education, customer service or related finance field, or
  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in higher education, customer service or related finance field.
  • Bachelor's degree and 1 year of financial aid experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely using effectual writing skills.
  • Sensitive to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, and ability to make and be responsible for independent decisions.
  • Ability to work under time constraints.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (or similar).
  • Ellucian Banner, OnBase, and/or TeamDynamix experience preferred.