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Job Description
Financial Aid Counselor
FranU
Baton Rouge, La
The Financial Aid Counselor is a professional position reporting to the Director of Financial Aid in a fast-paced office, serving approximately 1300 students. The Financial Aid Counselor evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations. The Financial Aid Counselor advises prospective, admitted, and enrolled students and parents regarding various federal, state and institutional programs such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Work Study, Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), as well as institutional scholarships in accordance with FranU’s mission. #CB
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Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a premier Catholic institution in the Southeast that provides dedicated students a faith-filled and formative education in preparation to serve communities. FranU has been Educating and forming Franciscan servant leaders of all faiths since 1923.
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is where students, professionals and faith-filled citizens come together to pursue academic excellence rooted in compassion, service and the Catholic tradition.
With a commitment to holistic education, FranU fosters not only intellectual growth but also spiritual development, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Known for its rigorous health sciences programs and community service initiatives, FranU empowers students to lead with both knowledge and heart, embodying the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all of life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice.
About The Team
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is where students, professionals and faith-filled citizens come together to pursue academic excellence rooted in compassion, service and the Catholic tradition. With a commitment to holistic education, FranU fosters not only intellectual growth but also spiritual development, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Known for its rigorous health sciences programs and community service initiatives, FranU empowers students to lead with both knowledge and heart, embodying the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all of life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice. Whether you’re interested in biology or business, nursing or nutritional sciences, FranU can support your goals and help you reach your full potential. We offer over 20 degree programs — including those at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Review our academic programs and find the right fit for you!
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Financial Aid Counselor
FranU
Baton Rouge, La
The Financial Aid Counselor is a professional position reporting to the Director of Financial Aid in a fast-paced office, serving approximately 1300 students. The Financial Aid Counselor evaluates, approves, and awards financial aid to students in accordance with federal, state and institutional regulations. The Financial Aid Counselor advises prospective, admitted, and enrolled students and parents regarding various federal, state and institutional programs such as Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Work Study, Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), as well as institutional scholarships in accordance with FranU’s mission. #CB
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Responsibilities
JOB RESPONSBILITIES
- Mission Alignment
- Actively engages the Catholic and Franciscan mission and identity of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University by modeling the Franciscan values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting justice for the communities we serve, and integrating the Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs, courses and services
- Student and Family Advising
- Independently assess student and family needs, exercising professional judgment to communicate tailored Financial Aid recommendations aligned with institutional policies
- Provide personalized Financial Aid counseling to students and families, addressing complex financial scenarios and supporting college financial planning
- Advocacy and Student Support
- Make appropriate referrals to other student services, federal/state agencies, or loan servicers, as necessary
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Outreach
- Develop and oversee proactive communication about FASFA filing, deadlines, and essential Financial Aid updates to students and families
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Monitor and evaluate students’ SAP, counseling students on compliance, appeals, and retention strategies
- Application and Award Management
- Process, verify, and accurately award Financial Aid Packages for admitted and enrolled students
- Revise aid packages, as necessary, and manage related compliance and reporting activities
- Assist with TOPS and Go Grant Administration
- Administer billing, grade reporting, and compliance oversight for the state’s TOPS and Go Grant Programs
- Assist with institutional scholarship awarding and administration
- Oversee institutional scholarship administration, including eligibility monitoring and professional judgment reviews
- Represent the University
- Represent the Office of Financial Aid at University events and functions, maintaining knowledge of relevant federal and state Financial Aid regulations
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Perform other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two (2) years of prior Financial Aid experience, preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is a premier Catholic institution in the Southeast that provides dedicated students a faith-filled and formative education in preparation to serve communities. FranU has been Educating and forming Franciscan servant leaders of all faiths since 1923.
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is where students, professionals and faith-filled citizens come together to pursue academic excellence rooted in compassion, service and the Catholic tradition.
With a commitment to holistic education, FranU fosters not only intellectual growth but also spiritual development, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Known for its rigorous health sciences programs and community service initiatives, FranU empowers students to lead with both knowledge and heart, embodying the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all of life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice.
About The Team
Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (FranU) is where students, professionals and faith-filled citizens come together to pursue academic excellence rooted in compassion, service and the Catholic tradition. With a commitment to holistic education, FranU fosters not only intellectual growth but also spiritual development, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Known for its rigorous health sciences programs and community service initiatives, FranU empowers students to lead with both knowledge and heart, embodying the Franciscan values of service, reverence and love for all of life, joyfulness of spirit, humility and justice. Whether you’re interested in biology or business, nursing or nutritional sciences, FranU can support your goals and help you reach your full potential. We offer over 20 degree programs — including those at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
Review our academic programs and find the right fit for you!
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