Financial Aid Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Louisiana Community and Technical College System as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and eligibility associated with all federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs and the regulations governing the various programs.
- Advise students and parents in a compassionate manner regarding rules, eligibility and
Requirements
- Assist students with the completion of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required documentation.
- Assist with high school visits as needed for FAFSA Workshops and financial aid workshops for prospective students
- Coordinate the financial aid appeal process.
- Coordinate the financial literacy workshops.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $37,000
- Pension plan offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Louisiana Community and Technical College System as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education.
Key Skills
Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Financial Aid Counselor at Louisiana Community and Technical College System a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts.
Compensation: $37,000.
Key skills for this role include Financial Aid Regulations, FAFSA Completion, Financial Aid Verification, Professional Judgment, Financial Literacy Workshops.
Benefits include Retirement Plan, Multiple Medical Insurance Options, Supplemental Insurances (Dental, Life, Disability, Accident, Vision), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, 14 Holidays per Year.
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
2d ago