Financial Aid Counselor

Job overview

The Financial Aid Counselor role is onsite in Kansas City, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Enrollment Management department’s mission to recruit and retain students. The counselor guides students through financial aid questions and processes, helps administer and package aid, and maintains the department’s financial aid communications. The role also requires staying current with U.S. Department of Education regulations so students receive accurate guidance.

What you'll do

• Counsel students on financial aid
• respond to appointments, emails, phone calls, and walk-ins
• explain federal, institutional, and external aid
• maintain the financial aid communication plan
• assist with aid evaluation, packaging, and incomplete documents
• import student files and review accounts
• research federal regulations
• plan financial aid projects and events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

financial aid counselor

student counseling

financial aid administration

aid packaging

federal regulations

student communication

enrollment management

kansas city mo

midwestern baptist theological seminary

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employee benefits described include medical, dental, vision, telehealth, HSA, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, 403(b), paid sick leave and PTO, tuition reimbursement, and campus facilities access.

Why this role

The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. A master’s degree is preferred or may be in progress.

About the employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary I is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.