Financial Aid Counselor

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Contact Management, Federal Assistance, Federal Government, Financial Administration, Financial Aid, Financial Analysis, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Government Funding, Interviewing Skills, Loans, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Student Financial Services, University/School Policies, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Analyzes applicant financial aid information, selects candidates, and determines awarded financial aid. Assists in financial aid policy preparation and in applications for government loan program federal funds. Conducts applicant interviews and administers assigned financial aid programs.

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Analyzes applicant financial aid information, selects candidates, and determines awarded financial aid. Assists in financial aid policy preparation and in applications for government loan program federal funds. Conducts applicant interviews and administers assigned financial aid programs.

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  • Analyzes financial information submitted by applicants using established federal and University standards and guidelines to determine financial needs; selects candidates and determines the type and amount of financial aid to be awarded.
  • Assists in the preparation of student financial assistance policies for the University.
  • Corresponds and conducts interviews with applicants and their parents, counsels students and answers inquiries from various sources on financial aid policies and procedures.
  • Assists in making application for federal funds for government loan programs; administers rules and regulations set forth by the federal government concerning government funds.
  • Coordinates and administers assigned financial aid programs such as the federal work study program and federal and institutional loan programs; maintains contact with university payroll clerks, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school student aid coordinators and other University and external individuals to carry out program activities; develops and implements new initiatives within assigned program areas.
  • Prepares detailed reports and compiles information concerning undergraduate financial aid and assigned programs as requested by the federal government and University officials. Edits publication brochures, questionnaires, applications, and other material distributed by the Financial Aid office.

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  • Analyzes financial information submitted by applicants using established federal and University standards and guidelines to determine financial needs; selects candidates and determines the type and amount of financial aid to be awarded.
  • Assists in the preparation of student financial assistance policies for the University.
  • Corresponds and conducts interviews with applicants and their parents, counsels students and answers inquiries from various sources on financial aid policies and procedures.
  • Assists in making application for federal funds for government loan programs; administers rules and regulations set forth by the federal government concerning government funds.
  • Coordinates and administers assigned financial aid programs such as the federal work study program and federal and institutional loan programs; maintains contact with university payroll clerks, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school student aid coordinators and other University and external individuals to carry out program activities; develops and implements new initiatives within assigned program areas.
  • Prepares detailed reports and compiles information concerning undergraduate financial aid and assigned programs as requested by the federal government and University officials. Edits publication brochures, questionnaires, applications, and other material distributed by the Financial Aid office.

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Most work is sedentary, completed within an office setting. Some counseling/presenting is performed at other campuses and off-campus sites. Employee must be able to move about the campus to meetings and travel to locations outside of the University of Pittsburgh.

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Most work is sedentary, completed within an office setting. Some counseling/presenting is performed at other campuses and off-campus sites. Employee must be able to move about the campus to meetings and travel to locations outside of the University of Pittsburgh.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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