Financial Aid Counselor - Scholarship Coordinator

Financial Aid Counselor - Scholarship Coordinator Position Title: Financial Aid Counselor - Scholarship Coordinator Position Status: Full-Time Base Pay: $55,000 Overview The Financial Aid Counselor – Scholarship Coordinator is responsible to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services for the coordination, management and reconciliation of all University endowed and annual donor scholarships. The Financial Aid Counselor – Scholarship Coordinator is a self-starting individual that can manage the above programs with minimal guidance from supervision. Responsibilities Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education values. Declare commitment to the NASFAA Statement of Ethical Principles by advocating for students, maintaining integrity, and supporting student access and success; comply with federal and state laws. Work independently and review current policies and procedures; provide updates and recommendations when needed. Coordinate the setup of the Academic Works software used for awarding and tracking endowed/annual scholarships. Award and manage endowed/annual scholarships in collaboration with University Advancement and Finance. Process and award all scholarship checks from outside organizations that students receive for enrollment at Lewis University. Coordinate, award and collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Gifts to make recommendations for foundation grants received at Lewis University. Counsel and package all Lewis University students for financial aid and determine eligibility following university, state and federal requirements. Attend Open Houses, Information Sessions and other recruitment events to communicate financial aid information to prospective students. Analyze current Financial Aid policies, programs and procedures and make recommendations for enhancements. Notify the Assistant Director of any situations or problems that may jeopardize or negatively impact the goals and objectives of the university. Attend university meetings as requested to disseminate and/or gather pertinent information and facts. Serve on university committees and/or task forces as assigned. Perform additional job-related duties as delegated by the Director of Financial Aid Services. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Adult Education, Business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing is essential. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of financial aid experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications Work hours: Monday–Friday, full-time. Posting Number: S01763 Posting Date: [Not specified] Closing Date: [Not specified] Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Have you had experience with Banner/Ellucian enterprise software as an integral part of your job responsibilities? How many years have you worked in a college or university setting? Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Main Campus One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446-2200

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