Financial Aid Counselor- Accepting Applications

Search Status: Application material received by November 13, 2026 will receive primary consideration

Saint Francis University invites applications for a full-time 12-month position as a Financial Aid Counselor in the Department of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible to: Counsel families on aid application process while providing honest information about Saint Francis University with an emphasis on the value and importance of a liberal arts education. Process financial aid applications with sensitivity to the diverse student populations' needs and attention to special needs of undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and international students as well as students in the various minority groups represented on campus. Manage student federal and campus-based employment program and oversee the work-study students within the Financial Aid Office. Develop financial aid debt management program and materials for undergraduate and graduate students. Package all graduate students with special emphasis on Master populations as well as Adult Degree and Continuing Studies student populations. Complete and manage consortium agreements for both Master and Undergraduate populations.

Bachelor's degree is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience and knowledge with the following software: COD, ELM Resources, WS FTP, SQL, Jenzabar, Excel, PowerBuilder. Experience with PHEAA Needs Analysis preferred, but not required.

Eligibility requirement: Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or assist with work authorization.

Complete an online application, then submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: positions@francis.edu

Saint Francis University is an equal opportunity employer.

The University is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-472-3264 or positions@francis.edu.