Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

Southeastern Oklahoma State University department of Financial Aid invites applications for the position of Financial Aid Counselor.

SUMMARY

To support the mission and function of the Financial Aid Office by working to counsel students and families providing accurate information regarding all financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities also include direct responsibility for the administration of aid for the off-campus locations and to assist with NCAA Compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively communicate Student Financial Aid policies/procedures/federal and state guidelines/regulations to students, staff, and faculty regarding available sources of aid and eligibility requirement.

• Process, track and review financial aid files, electronically correct FAFSA.

• Track Drop/Add activity for off-campus locations.

• Run batches for bad ready report (high school concurrent/selective service).

• Process probation and denied letter notifications.

• Assist with NCAA Compliance with Financial Aid.

• Present programs on campus and at high schools.

• Be familiar with Ellucian Colleague.

• Work well independently and under pressure.

• Serve on University committees.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; outstanding oral and written communication skills, organizations skills, and proficient computer skills. Requires a commitment to diversity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse persons, and a high ability to establish rapport with students (customers). Must be able to work flexible hours. Including nights and weekends.

PREFERRED: 2-3 years’ experience in Financial Aid.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

The preferred start date is May 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 23 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.