Financial Aid Counselor

1 month ago
South Orange, New JerseySalary Range: $36,400 - $50,050Full TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

25th percentile for Counselor — see your $/RVU rate and counter-offer number

Your Market Position

vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · NJ adjusted

Below Market
Salary Percentile23th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

28% below median for Counselor in NJ — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $104k over 3 years

Posted 48 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Seton Hall University as a Financial Aid Counselor – $36.4K-50K in United States. Assists students and parents regarding the financial aid process and provides information on available programs, procedures, and eligibility requirements. Works within a loan team to evaluate and adjust budgets, certify loans and reconcile loan programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • and Responsibilities: 1.
  • Reviews, verifies, and assesses applications and support documents in accordance with established guidelines to determine financial aid eligibility.
  • Interacts with students and/or families to follow up on missing or deficient information; relays and discusses status of application.
  • Provides information to students and families regarding the options for obtaining financial aid, the process for requesting aid, and the eligibility.

Requirements

  • oriented, have high computer literacy, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily activities. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of Banner system a plus. Salary Range: $36,400
  • $50,050 Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt Physical Demands: General Office Environment Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $36.4K - $50K

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Seton Hall University as a Financial Aid Counselor – $36.4K-50K.

Key Skills

Financial Aid ProcessLoan Program ManagementBudget EvaluationLoan CertificationLoan ReconciliationApplication ReviewComplianceFinancial LiteracyCustomer ServiceInquiry ResponseDetail OrientedComputer LiteracyOrganizational SkillsPrioritization
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Counselor at Seton Hall University 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 Counseling 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 Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Financial Aid Counseling position at Seton Hall 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

Seton Hall University lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $50k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Orange, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($36k–$50k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Financial Aid Process, Loan Program Management, Budget Evaluation, Loan Certification, Loan Reconciliation, Application Review, Compliance, Financial Literacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves assisting students and parents with the financial aid process, including reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and providing information on available programs. Responsibilities also include managing a loan program from certification through reconciliation and assisting ...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Prescription Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

1mo ago