Financial Aid Counselor

2 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Tiffin University as a Financial Aid Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Counsel and advise students, parents, alums, and employees about financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, packaging policies, costs, billing process, and indebtedness.
  • Provide information via email, phone, and personal contact.
  • Interact with students and/or families to follow up on missing or deficient information and documents.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in financial aid or at a college/university. Other Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and strong problem
  • pressure, fast
  • driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership
  • and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full

Benefits & Compensation

  • tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses. · Employer
  • paid basic life insurance and long
  • term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tiffin University as a Financial Aid Counselor.

Key Skills

Financial Aid CounselingRegulatory ComplianceFAFSA VerificationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementConfidentialityDiverse Population EngagementMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPoint
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Financial Aid Counselor position at Tiffin University includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Counselor Career Context

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

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, Regulatory Compliance, FAFSA Verification, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Project Management, Confidentiality. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this counselor role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor advises students and parents on eligibility, application procedures, and aid programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines. They process financial assistance paperwork, conduct FAFSA verification, and collaborate with internal university departments...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flex Spending Account, Basic Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Tiffin University

Higher Education
Tiffin, OH
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flex Spending Account
Basic Life Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Protective Factors (3)

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

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago