Job description

Anderson University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships invites applications for a full-time position as Counselor. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks applicants with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Counseling, the person in this position assists with the everyday operations of the office ensuring top quality customer service to all students who seek assistance from the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Key responsibilities include counseling students on all aspects of financial aid, including satisfactory academic progress for federal aid, state scholarship eligibility, renewal and enhancement requirements, and professional judgment considerations. Additional tasks includehandling intake and follow-up with students and parents on items needed and/or incomplete and assisting with completion of verification of student ISIR data as required.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree or two years financial aid related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, strong customer service skills and MS Office skills also required. Previous experience with PowerFaids, Power Campus, Workday, and Department of Education systems preferred. Good math skills and abilities and ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations and general business publications essential.

To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application, resume, contact information for three references and an Anderson University Staff Application to:

https://andersonuniversity.edu/resources/hr/employment/counselor-financial-aid-and-scholarships

About our Commitment to Diversity

Anderson University is a private Christian institution of higher education committed to developing a diverse campus and culture that is reflective of God’s Kingdom and biblical unity. Anderson University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs.

The dedicated faculty and staff of Anderson University are committed to assuring a Christ-centered educational environment of excellence. In order to fulfil its religious tenets, and as recognized by law, those seeking employment at the University must be of the Christian faith and agree to respect and not undermine the University’s mission, values, vision, and Statement of Faith. Inquiries related to our commitment to diversity may be directed to The Office of Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anderson, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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