Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Olivet College as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education, On-Campus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel students and families on financial aid eligibility, application
Requirements
- Review and process financial aid applications (FAFSA/ISIR) and resolve conflicting information
- Determine student eligibility, including review of C
- Codes, and database matches
- Perform federal verification and ensure compliance with Title IV regulations
Benefits & Compensation
- Government or compliance
- focused roles Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a higher education financial aid office
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations and federal need analysis
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Olivet College as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education, On-Campus.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Counselor at OLIVET COLLEGE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Financial Aid physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Financial Aid — Physician Career Context
This Financial Aid position at OLIVET COLLEGE 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.
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
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Financial Aid Counseling, Compliance Monitoring, Case Management, Customer Service, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Regulatory Interpretation, Documentation Verification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid role.
Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor administers federal, state, and institutional aid programs while managing a caseload of students. Key duties include counseling families on funding options, processing FAFSA applications, and ensuring compliance with Title IV regulations.
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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
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