Financial Aid Counselor – Enrollment Management Group (EMG)

9 days ago
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimeFinancial Aid
✓ No Call

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Duquesne University as a Financial Aid Counselor – University Benefits in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • person, virtually, and via telephone outreach. Counsel incoming and current students on Financial aid packages. Provides guidance to students who are requesting re

Requirements

  • 3 years of work
  • related experience. Preferred qualifications: 3
  • directed learning related to: Knowledge and understanding of federal, states and agency

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Duquesne University in United States.

Key Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Financial Aid Counselor – Enrollment Management Group (EMG) position at Duquesne University includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Financial Aid — Physician Career Context

This Financial Aid position at Duquesne University 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

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Financial aid counseling, Case management, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Organizational skills, Microsoft Office. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling students and parents on financial aid packages and managing student files throughout the financial aid lifecycle. This role involves meeting with families in-person or virtually and representing the financial aid office at university events.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off (Holidays, Holy Days, Vacation), Employer Matching Retirement Contributions, Tuition Benefits for Employees & Dependents. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Duquesne University

Higher Education
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Holy Days, Vacation)
Employer Matching Retirement Contributions
Tuition Benefits for Employees & Dependents

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

9d ago