Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

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. Essential Functions 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. Physical Effort 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. Employee may be required to carry a box of material up to 50 lbs. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category Full-time regular Job Classification Staff.Financial Aid Counselor Job Family Academic & Student Services Job Sub-Family Student Financial Services Campus Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required 2 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., some mornings, evenings and weekends may be required Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department. Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation Offered No Visa Sponsorship Provided No Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents Not Applicable