Human Resources

Financial Aid Counselor #631729

  • 494539
  • Okmulgee
  • INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OKM)
  • Staff Full-time
  • High school diploma or equivalent
View favorites

Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Dana Diamond, dana.diamond@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$14.21 - $16.01

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Financial Aid Counselor serves as a front line point of contact for all students, parents, faculty, and staff to assist students with the financial aid process which includes assisting with verification documents, the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), Financial Needs Analysis forms, and Suspension Appeal Forms. The Counselor also is responsible for directing the main flow of students within the office, maintains the main office telephone line, voicemail, and financial aid email account, as well as helps other staff with additional projects when needed.

Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate degree preferred.

Experience:

  • Proven history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
  • Minimum of two years’ related work experience in a customer service setting with high traffic volume.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  • A valid driver’s license.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be knowledgeable of all facets of financial aid to assist students appropriately.
  • A positive “can-do” attitude along with a professional appearance and demeanor should be modeled at all times. 
  • Must have a willingness to continually self-initiate learning to remain current in expertise. 
  • Should be able to quickly grasp and apply training in learning new skills and methods.
  • Must be service oriented with ability to work and respond effectively to various audiences of internal and external clients. 
  • Must be flexible, innovative and self-motivated. 

Communication Skills:

  • Excellent written communication and listening skills and customer responsiveness are essential. 

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.