Job Posting: Financial Aid Counselor, Newberry College

Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description: The role of a Financial Aid Counselor is to ensure that the students are properly funded, packaged, and prepared to start each semester.

Core Job Functions: Plan, implement, administer/oversee, coordinate, monitor and evaluate all of the specific programs, services and function of assigned areas of responsibility, including operating policies, procedures and systems. Develop and modify programs/services/systems in accordance with institutional goals and objectives and student needs. Counsel and advise students about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, money and management and financial planning; individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student. Collect and/or analyze financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, state, and/or institutional guidelines. Evaluate documentation or information provided by the student and exercises judgment by making adjustment or revisions to costs, contribution, need or dependency status as exceptions to the process. Answer questions, inquiries or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding financial aid programs and eligibility.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years experience in a related field. Advanced written and oral communication skills. Positive attitude. Ability to support the goals and mission of the college. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Preferred: Related experience in a higher education setting. Knowledge of NCAA Division II regulations.

Electronic application materials (preferred) may be emailed to hr@newberry.edu. Please include “Financial Aid Counselor" in the subject line. Otherwise please send application materials to:

Newberry College
Office of Human Resources
2100 College Street
Newberry, SC 29108