Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Job Summary
Under general direction, plans and coordinates enrollment management aspects of new student/parent scholarship and financial aid; serves as liaison between the office of student financial services and the office of undergraduate admission.
Job Duties
Plans, develops, and evaluates the scholarship/financial aid activities relative to the recruitment and retention of students; plans and coordinates undergraduate admission scholarship/financial aid related counseling, re-packaging, follow-up and analysis of effectiveness; assists with related counseling; advises and counsels students, parents, agencies and University staff on all aspects of financial aid programs (federal, state, university, private); processes applications and documents related to aid programs. Participates in the evaluations, writing, editing, and design of scholarship/financial aid publications. Reviews and updates award notifications; coordinates special condition applications; problem solves for aid applicants; interacts with personnel to coordinate the award notifications and billing for new students. Trains admission counselors in all aspects of University scholarship/financial aid programs, policies, procedures, practices, and regulations. Serves as initial point of contact for admission counselors. Coordinates on and off campus scholarship/financial aid workshops and seminars for students, parents, alumni, and high school guidance counselor. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, and university academic and scholarship/financial aid policies and procedures Knowledge of database preparation and maintenance Verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal/human relations skills Ability to establish and maintain effective team-oriented, working relationships Ability to assess situation/needs and to assist accordingly Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to operate personal computer and various software programs Ability to prepare and generate reports Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree; supplemented with two (2) years of applicable work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Function
Student Financial Services
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
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