Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

Loras College

1 Positions

ID: 5.6.26

Posted On 05/06/2026

Job Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the Loras College Enrollment Management Division, the financial aid counselor coordinates financial aid information and processing. The counselor is knowledgeable and works to become current in their understanding of federal, state, and institutional aid. The counselor administers various forms of student financial aid, assists with award processing, disbursement, compliance monitoring and reporting. The counselor works directly with students and families to understand and support their unique financial circumstances.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College’s Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.

• Reporting to the director of financial planning, collaborate in the management of Title IV compliance, audits, and state and federal reporting requirements

• Work effectively with multiple campus offices to serve students, including admission, advancement, business office, registrar, and academic affairs, and student development.

• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information.

• Assist students and parents in the completion of financial aid applications and supporting documentation.

• Package incoming and returning student awards in accordance with institutional, state, and federal regulations with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Participate in and present at student orientation sessions, admission visit days, and community workshops

• Engage with state and federal meetings, activities, and workshops as necessary for professional development.

• Performs related duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Previous experience working in an office setting, with a preference in financial, business, and higher education settings

• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism

• Computer Skills: Competent in the use of a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of databases and web-based tools including student information systems (SIS) and customer relationship management (CRM)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.

Primary Contact

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Job Details

Categories

Banking/Mortgage/Financial Services

Customer Service

Education

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

to be discussed at interview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company ID

1122

Job REQ #

5.6.26

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260506

End Date

20260831

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About the Company

Loras College was founded in 1839 by the Most Rev. Mathias Loras, first Bishop of Dubuque, who established St. Raphael Seminary to educate young men for the priesthood, but with the expressed intention also of providing an opportunity for higher education to the citizens of the area. The college has functioned under several names (St. Raphael Seminary, Mt. St. Bernard, St. Joseph College, Dubuque College and Columbia College), finally adopting its present name during its centennial in 1939.

Loras is a Catholic liberal arts college dedicated to the total development of the student. Small enough to be personal, large enough to offer a wide variety of quality academic programs, Loras College recognizes the human dignity of each individual and challenges men and women to grow with purpose and direction. Relating the rich liberal arts tradition to a changing world, Loras strives to develop active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision makers and responsible contributors in their diverse professional, social, and religious roles. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students and employs over 375 faculty and staff members. Although employee turnover is low, interesting and challenging employment opportunities do exist in a variety of technical and professional career fields. More employment information is available at the Loras College employment opportunities webpage: .