Financial Aid Counselor

McPherson College seeks dynamic and innovative candidates for the position of Financial Aid Counselor.  This is a full time, hourly, 12-month position eligible for the college’s employee full benefits plan.

 

McPherson College is a career-oriented liberal arts institution. It is located in McPherson, Kansas, about one hour north of Wichita, the largest city in the state. The college was founded in 1887 by members of the Church of the Brethren and remains committed to the values of the church: peace and justice, ethical behavior and putting faith into action. The mission of McPherson College is to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service. McPherson College has been nationally recognized for 10 consecutive years as a Great College to Work For. For more information, please visit www.mcpherson.edu.

 

The Financial Aid Counselor reports to the Director of Financial Aid and provides oversight to financial aid support staff and student workers. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely creation and management of student records and support the college’s student recruitment efforts. This position provides financial administrative support to the Financial Aid office by performing office and clerical duties such as processing grants, loans and work study programs, composing correspondence, maintaining the financial aid filing system and entering detailed data into several financial aid databases. This position is expected to implement the institution’s financial aid strategy through packaging institutional, state, and federal funds while maintaining federal compliance, guidance, and best practices. 

 

Minimal qualifications include proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Outlook email. In addition, the successful candidate will be courteous and professional with their customer service skills and will have exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Additionally the ability to navigate institutional technology is expected.

 

This positon requires a Bachelor’s degree. 

One year’s experience in a financial office or department is required.

Proficiency in word-processing data entry such as 10-key and typing required such as Excel

Spreadsheets and other Microsoft Office software and any other Financial Aid software such

as Jenzabar and Slate.

Alternative work schedule may include an occasional evenings or weekends.

Please complete the easy-to-complete online application at:

https://www.mcpherson.edu/jobs/financial-aid-counselor-2/

and attach a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Position is open until filled.

In accordance with state and federal law, McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, in the hiring process, during employment, and in the operation of all College programs, activities, and services, including, but not limited to, academics, athletics, other extracurricular activities, the awarding of student financial aid, recruitment, admissions, and housing.

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Last updated on Jan 14, 2025