NSU00643 - Financial Aid Counselor
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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 Norfolk State University as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education in United States. Title: NSU00643 - Financial Aid Counselor State Role Title: Education Support Spec II Hiring Range: $40,000- $42,870 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: https://www. nsu.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary point of contact for students requiring information and support before and during the financial aid process.
- Document tracking and aid processing.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress & Professional Judgement.
- Maintain accurate student records in alphabetical order. Internal and external reporting and monitoring.
Requirements
- Customer service experience
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional aid programs
- Ability to develop, interpret, and assess federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures Additional Considerations
- Bachelor's Degree
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $40K - $42,870
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Norfolk State University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This NSU00643 - Financial Aid Counselor position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency 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.
Financial Aid — Physician Career Context
This Financial Aid position at Virginia Information Technologies Agency 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
Virginia Information Technologies Agency lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $43k annually.
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 Norfolk, Virginia.
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 ($40k–$43k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Financial Aid Counseling, Customer Service, Federal Aid Programs, State Aid Programs, Institutional Aid Programs, Document Tracking, Student Records Management, Exit Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid role.
Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for students needing information and support throughout the financial aid process. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate student records, sending default notifications, and participating in recruitment and retention activitie...
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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
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