Financial Aid Counselor

With the University of Maryland Baltimore County the Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on federal, state and institutional financial aid programs as well as assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding.

Position Summary

The Counselor is responsible for counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on the federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding. With a student centered focus a Counselors role comes with specific duties including:

• Provide information and guidance on policies, procedures, and eligibility of financial aid programs. 
• Analyzing and processing student financial aid records including federal verification, certification of loans, awarding grants, evaluating/reviewing student files, and reconciling student accounts. 
• Participation in orientation programs, outreach and awareness events on and off campus.
• Up taking of their role as the lead for one or more financial aid programs.
• Expected to provide financial aid counseling and advising support along the student lifecycle - including recruitment, admissions, orientation, enrollment and graduation - to support institutional mission and enrollment and student success goals.  
• Leverage the usage of financial aid planning tools, including Net Price Calculator and Cost Calculator, to assist students and families in developing a financial plan for funding their education.
• Support the design, development and implementation of financial literacy and financial wellness education to enhance student's overall financial capability. Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience is helpful, but not required.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position with a Hybrid Telework schedule. This job description is not all inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor. A background check will be required. 

Benefits: 

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

 Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

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