Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

Job No: 497180

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

Assists students and parents regarding the financial aid process

and provides information on available programs, procedures, and

eligibility requirements. Works within a loan team to evaluate and

adjust budgets, certify loans and reconcile loan programs. Reviews

financial aid applications and related documentation for compliance

with eligibility requirements. Help students and parents in the

completion of financial aid applications

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Reviews, verifies, and assesses applications and support

documents in accordance with established guidelines to determine

financial aid eligibility.

2. Interacts with students and/or families to follow up on missing

or deficient information; relays and discusses status of

application.

3. Provides information to students and families regarding the

options for obtaining financial aid, the process for requesting

aid, and the eligibility requirements for receiving and maintaining

aid. Assist students at the front counter on a rotation.

4. Responsible for a loan program from certification to

disbursement through reconciliation.

5. Assist the office in promoting Financial Literacy to our

students and families to better understand the process.

6. Part of the Counter staff rotation assisting students that come

into the office.

7. Respond to inquiries from the call center and loan adjustments

that come in.

8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one to three years of experience directly

related to the duties and responsibilities listed. Working

knowledge of financial aid and knowledge of federal and state

financial aid policies required, Must be detail-oriented, have high

computer literacy, strong organizational skills and the ability to

prioritize daily activities.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Banner system a plus.

Salary Range

$36,400 - $50,050

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a

comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify

and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university

compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to

bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental

insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More

information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey,

14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan

institution of higher education in the United States and is home to

about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant

and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic

excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment

and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their

professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal

opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes

employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect

Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and

support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of

higher education.

Advertised: 23 March 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497180

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