Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UMBC as a Financial Aid Counselor in United States. Department: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships [https://financialaid. umbc.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing assigned financial aid related programs or tasks including maintaining policies and procedures; acting as office liaison for assigned program(s).
- Participating in on and off campus training programs to remain education and current on financial aid related changes.
- Participating in on and office campus opportunities to promote professional growth and development. Required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast
- paced environment
Benefits & Compensation
- Managing assigned financial aid related programs or tasks including maintaining policies and procedures; acting as office liaison for assigned program(s).
- Participating in on and off campus training programs to remain education and current on financial aid related changes.
- Participating in on and office campus opportunities to promote professional growth and development. Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UMBC as a Financial Aid Counselor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Counselor at UMBC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at UMBC is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
UMBC lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $54k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($48k–$54k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Advising, Financial Aid Processing, Verification, Loan Certification, Grant Awarding, Account Reconciliation, Interpersonal Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor advises students and families on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, focusing on removing barriers to educational funding. Responsibilities include analyzing and processing student financial aid records such as verification, loan certification, awarding grants, an...
Benefits package: Tuition Remission, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans, Professional Development Opportunities, Wellness Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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