Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor page is loaded## Financial Aid Counselorlocations: Hammond, Latime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 29, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-2572## Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Financial Aid invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. The Financial Aid Counselor's duties include counseling and advising students and parents on the various financial aid programs, assisting with the administration of one or more federal, state, or institutional financial aid programs, evaluating Financial Aid applications in order to determine student eligibility for various financial aid programs, and collecting data and keeping accurate records.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree from an accredited university by hire datePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in financial aid administration, or related experienceExperience in a highly automated, financial aid office at an institution which resembles Southeastern Louisiana University in size and complexity of program administrationDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSProficient with automated data managementStrong organizational skillsStrong communication, customer service and public relation skillsKnowledge or skill in various software applications including Microsoft Word and data management toolsREQUIRED DOCUMENTSCover LetterResumeCopies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)Names and contact information for 3 references#### Posting Close DateSeptember 28, 2026*Please Note:* Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply:Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.### Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning.### With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.### Southeastern Louisiana University's core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.### *Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.*### Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southeastern