The Rector & Visitors Of The University Of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Charlottesville, VA

About the position

The University of Virginia School of Law is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join its Office of Financial Aid, Education, and Planning. This role is designed for individuals looking to enhance their financial aid expertise in a supportive and collegial environment. The Financial Aid Counselor will provide essential guidance to students regarding financial aid programs and assist in the administration of various financial aid resources.

Responsibilities

  • Counsel existing and prospective law students on financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, deadlines, and application procedures.
  • Assist in awarding federal, state, institutional, and private sources of financial aid to students within appropriate guidelines and regulations.
  • Respond to incoming financial aid calls, emails, and walk-in requests.
  • Review financial aid forms and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Scan and index documents and communications into imaging software.
  • Conduct student loan entrance and exit counseling sessions and assist with group presentations and webinars.
  • Educate students on financial issues such as debt management, loan repayment, and overall financial literacy.
  • Maintain the department's external scholarship database.
  • Assist the Director in running UVA's Virginia Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Generate reports and complete Verification and C Code reviews for students as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
  • At least two years of professional work experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Two years of experience working in financial aid, student services, or student affairs.
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft, ImageNow, and Department of Education web applications.
  • Experience working directly with graduate or professional degree students.

Benefits

  • Full-time University Managerial and Professional staff position with benefits.
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