Job Description
Req Id:
38365
Job Title:
Financial Aid Counselor
City:
Fort Wayne
Job Description:
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We seek a full-time, on-site Financial Aid Counselor in the Office of Financial Aid. This position supports students and their families through the financial aid process at PFW. The salary for this position is $43,888.08 annually.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide student- focused, comprehensive advising on FAFSA applications, verification requirements, C-Flag documentation, and eligibility for Federal, State, and institutional aid.
- Guide students on the university's financial aid processes, including aid disbursement, refunding, bookstore credit, billing, and payment procedures.
- Advise on external financial resources such as private loans, and outside scholarships.
- Assist students with understanding withdrawal processes and policies, ensuring they are aware of the impact on their financial aid.
- Advise students on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) / SAP appeals- sit on the SAP committee and process SAP appeals.
- Triaging student complaints and determining when to escalate issues.
- Manage inquiries and ensure proper notification to relevant university departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in related field.
- Detail oriented.
- Organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills e.g.; in-person, phone, email, video.
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently in a team and independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of work experience in financial aid.
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posting Start Date:
8/6/25