Financial Aid Counselor I

The Financial Aid Counselor Is a primary point of contact for students and families that are seeking assistance with the educational expenses of attending Tulane University. Responsibilities Include the processing of financial aid applications from initial needs analysis to packaging of offers of assistance; counseling with students regarding all student loans, scholarships, grants, and employment programs ;Interpreting rationale behind student budgets, need analysis computations and all program regulations; and assisting in the monitoring of aid eligibility and academic progress requirements. Each Financial Aid Counselor Is also assigned responsibility for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of special projects. These tasks may include: creating and designing publications, editing and producing presentations including a web page, planning special events both on and off campus, serving as liaison with several university departments, serving on university committees, supervising operations staff and student employees on specific projects, and serving as a point of contact for the university to outside agencies.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualification: One (1) year of experience or educational training in student affairs, counseling, accounting, or related fields for those holding a bachelor's degree Ten (10) years of experience or educational training in financial aid counseling for those holding only a high school diploma/equivalent