What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid and Scholarships Counselor position at Clarkson College?
"Prepare to be the best" is not just a saying at Clarkson College; it's part of our Mission. Every member of our team plays a vital role in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services and become the best in their chosen field.
Clarkson College is currently seeking a Financial Aid and Scholarships Counselor. This position supports the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships with the awarding of financial aid and scholarship funds from federal, state, institutional and private sources so eligible students at Clarkson College can receive assistance with the financing of their education. Serves a population of over 1,200 students and assists in the management and awarding of more than $16 million in financial aid annually, including institutional and partnership scholarship programs.
Required Qualifications
Clarkson College is a private college in Omaha, Nebraska and is known for leading the education and training needs in our region for over 135 years. Clarkson College's core values consist of learning, excellence, integrity, commitment, and caring.
Recognized as a 2025 Great College to Work For, Clarkson College offers family-friendly benefits to all our employees.
Retirement match contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses.
Paid Time Off
Support for Community Involvement
Wellness Incentives
Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.
Clarkson College is currently seeking a Financial Aid and Scholarships Counselor. This position supports the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships with the awarding of financial aid and scholarship funds from federal, state, institutional and private sources so eligible students at Clarkson College can receive assistance with the financing of their education. Serves a population of over 1,200 students and assists in the management and awarding of more than $16 million in financial aid annually, including institutional and partnership scholarship programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, counseling, or communication or equivalent combination of education/experience combined required. (One year of education equals one year of experience.)
- Minimum two years of customer service experience required.
- One year of financial aid experience in a school, college or university setting, preferred.
- Strong customer service skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt to customer and student needs, required.
- Knowledgeable in financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, responsible money management and financial planning, preferred.
- Employees cannot be in default on their Federal Student Loans as the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Technical Support will block the incumbent from NSLDS access, which is required to perform the position responsibilities and duties.
Clarkson College is a private college in Omaha, Nebraska and is known for leading the education and training needs in our region for over 135 years. Clarkson College's core values consist of learning, excellence, integrity, commitment, and caring.
Recognized as a 2025 Great College to Work For, Clarkson College offers family-friendly benefits to all our employees.
Retirement match contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses.
Paid Time Off
Support for Community Involvement
Wellness Incentives
Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.