Financial Aid Counselor

Posting Details

Posting Summary


Working Title
Financial Aid Counselor


Type of Position
Staff - Full Time


Department
Enrollment Services


Appointment Length
July - June (12 mo)


Benefits Eligible?
Yes


Published Salary

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours
NA


F.T.E.
1.00


Grant Funded Position?
No


If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities


Fairmont State University is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Financial Aid Counselor to join our team and help students navigate the financial aid process from application through enrollment. This position provides individualized guidance to students and families regarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, eligibility requirements, and available resources. The Financial Aid Counselor serves as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, helping students understand their financial aid options and supporting them in making informed decisions about financing their education. Working collaboratively with students, families, campus partners, and external agencies, this position plays an important role in advancing student access, persistence, and success at Fairmont State University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other requirements needed for the application, acceptance, and disbursement of financial aid.
• Provide counseling to students and parents in person, email form, and over the phone regarding financial aid eligibility, the application process, awarding and disbursement, and other financial aid areas based on federal, state, and institutional policy.
• Assist with outgoing mailings, award letters, tracking letters, and other types of correspondence critical to the operation of the financial aid office.
• Award multiple types of financial aid to students and student athletes.
• Identify and resolve over award conflicts.
• Work with student and parent loans.
• Advise students in regards to degree pursuant coursework as it pertains to aid eligibility.
• Verify students financial aid eligibility for federal, state, and institutional programs.
• Speak with students interested in student employment and work study programs.
• Assist students regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Assist students and staff with Scholarship and Grant programs.
• Employ professional judgement, as authorized by the Department of Education, to make changes to FAFSA data elements to ensure eligibility is based on a student's current family financial situation.
• Monitor FAFSA data to ensure discrepancies are resolved according to federal regulations.
• Continually monitor the ever-changing rules, regulations, policy bulletins, and statues from federal and state agencies.
• Represent the University at FAFSA workshops, Campus Visitation Days, New Student Orientation, etc.
• Participate in Recruiting Events/FAFSA/Financial Aid Outreach Programs/and Financial Aid Literacy events that may require occasional evenings or weekends.

Minimum Required Education


Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent, as determined by HR)

Required Licenses and/or Certifications


NA

Minimum Required Qualifications


Over one (1) year and up to two (2) years of experience, however, any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable which provides the applicant the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities and the capability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management
• Two (2) years or more of financial aid experience
• Expert level computer skills
• One (1) or more years Banner experience
• One (1) to three (3) years Banner experience in Higher Education

Posting Detail Information


Requisition Number
2027016SP


Number of Vacancies
1


Anticipated Hire Date
ASAP


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
08/20/2026


Job Close Date
09/03/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants

Advertising Summary

Quicklink for Posting

Job Duties