Financial Aid Counselor

Position Summary

Belmont Abbey College seeks a self-motivated, customer service-oriented Financial Aid Counselor.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate plays a critical role in enabling students to realize their dream of a college education. The Counselor supports the Financial Aid Office in determining and providing financial assistance to students in accordance with college guidelines and in compliance with Federal and State regulations. The Counselor will package financial aid for students, certify loans, and generate award letters. The successful candidate will have or is willing to obtain Veterans Affairs certifying credentials to support students and families with VA benefits. Will assist with VA audit and other department projects. Working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some occasional weekend work is required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree. A minimum of two years financial aid experience is preferred. Candidate should be excited to support the division values of: Christ-like love for students, hospitality, and proactive and responsive communication. Must demonstrate knowledge in managing Title IV funds, counseling students and parents, and demonstrate commitment to excellence in delivering services to students. Comfortable speaking to students and families about financial aid areas. Experience with PowerFaids and/or Ellucian Colleague is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. The work environment is a general office setting with no strenuous physical demands.

In addition, candidates must wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the College to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. The incumbent will consistently demonstrate skills, attitudes, and a stable disposition of character to support our Catholic and Benedictine identity while fostering the development of mind, body, and spirit in our students, our staff, and the greater community. Finally, candidates must have a sincere appreciation and acceptance of our Catholic approach to education and an understanding of Pope Saint John Paul II’s Ex corde Ecclesiae.