The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on federal, state and institutional financial aid programs as well as assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $47,000and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
The Counselor is responsible for counseling and advising current and prospective students and their families on the federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, assisting with the removal of barriers to receive educational funding. With a student centered focus, the Counselor provides information on policies, procedures, and eligibility of financial aid programs. The Counselor analyzes and processes student financial aid records including federal verification, certification of loans, awarding grants, evaluating/reviewing student files, and reconciling student accounts. The Counselor participates in orientation programs, outreach and awareness events on and off campus. The Counselor is assigned as the lead for one or more financial aid programs. Provide financial aid counseling and advising support along the student lifecycle - including recruitment, admissions, orientation, enrollment and graduation - to support institutional mission and enrollment and student success goals. Leverage financial aid planning tools, including Net Price Calculator and Cost Calculator, to assist students and families in developing a financial plan for funding their education. Support the design, development and implementation of financial literacy and financial wellness education to enhance student's overall financial capability. Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Customer service experience is helpful, but not required.
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities
& Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Salary:
Salary: $47,000 - $53,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Hours:
Full Time
Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
