Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Ventura, CA

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. administers the financial aid program and provides application counseling. Decides to award scholarships, grants, and other monetary rewards. Being a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. audits and reconciles financial aid accounts. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically reports to a supervisor. The Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Operations Assistant II-Financial Aid
  • California Lutheran University
  • Thousand Oaks, CA FULL_TIME
  • Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
    FLSA: Non-exempt
    FTE: 1
    Location: Thousand Oaks

    University Background:
    The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each persons dignity.

    Basic Function:
    Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid and supervision of the Associate Director of Financial Aid, The Financial Aid Operations Assistant II performs a variety of responsible and complex administrative and operational support duties for the Office of Financial Aid; organizes and coordinates office activities and communications to assist the administrator with assigned functional areas of responsibility.

    Representative Duties:
    Performs a variety of administrative support duties, including (but not limited to): filing; record-keeping; initiating and answering telephone calls; receiving, screening, and referring visitors; word processing; faxing; taking messages as necessary; processing information related to assignments; and other duties as needed. E
    Coordinates communications between the administrator and university personnel, parents, students, educational institutions, vendors, and other constituencies; uses effective customer service techniques to communicate with students and families on basic financial aid options and resolving financial aid related issues; works as a liaison between students and financial aid counselors. E
    Coordinates student employee training, tasks and assignments; collaborates with assigned Financial Aid staff member on general supervision of student employees. E
    Manages incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail. E
    Organizes pre-verification efforts and coordinates with student employees in the collection and preparation of student files prior to transfer to financial aid staff. E
    Assists in the management of communicating follow-up to students regarding missing documentation. E
    Manages cash transmittals for designated third-party aid, including (but not limited to): Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), loan checks and outside scholarships.
    Maintains a variety of records, logs and files, including information of a confidential nature; maintains strict confidentiality of information and records. E
    Reviews, corrects and compiles a variety of information; verifies data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established procedures; inputs and retrieves data in computer system as required; assists in ensuring the integrity of admission and financial data such as test scores, transcripts, financial data and other student record information; updates student financial aid information from various sources. E
    Responds to complaints, concerns, and requests for information from students, parents, staff, and the general public regarding issues, programs, policies, and procedures; resolves issues and complaints with confidentiality, tact, sensitivity, and expedite referrals to appropriate responsible party for resolution with expediency. E
    Collaborates with Admissions personnel to coordinate visitor and telephone traffic . E
    Prepares a variety of narrative, statistical and graphic representations of information including letters, memoranda, bulletins, graphs, charts, forms, reports, contracts, handbooks, informational pamphlets and other materials. E
    Maintains and updates departmental calendars as needed; schedules meetings, conferences, travel, and appointments for professional staff as needed; plans and organizes events as needed. E
    Performs routine typing or data entry using a computer; maintains and distributes as necessary minutes of staff meetings. E
    Ensures efficient general operation of office.
    Manages office supplies, equipment, and storage of office supplies.
    Operates a variety of office equipment such as computer, copier, fax and other office machines as assigned.
    Assists in communicating needs toward the technological advancement of financial aid systems and operations including file storage, automation and application processes.
    Assists in the coordination of large direct mail projects; generates lists and labels from queries; generates mail merge letters.
    Assists in representing the Financial Aid Office during University events and instructional presentations, both on and off campus.
    Attends and participates in training sessions and conferences as assigned.
    Assists with special projects as assigned.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    E=Essential Duties

    Knowledge Of:
    Financial aid regulations and programs
    Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
    Record-keeping, filing, and information organizing techniques.
    Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
    Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
    Public relations and customer service techniques.
    Managing multi-line phone systems using professional telephone techniques and etiquette etiquette and courtesy to answer questions and relay messages.

    Ability To:
    Coordinate, organize, and oversee general office activities.
    Meet schedules and deadlines.
    Greet and assist visitors with high-energy, positive and professional attitude; Provide excellent and efficient customer service.
    Answer telephone and greet the public courteously.
    Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences and appointments.
    Understand and follow oral and written directions.
    Maintain successful performance in a high-volume and confidential service environment.
    Interact effectively with constituents of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
    Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
    Learn new and changing concepts and communicate complex regulations efficiently to constituents.
    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
    Maintain records and prepare reports.
    Organize and prioritize work.
    Maintain strict confidentiality and work with discretion.
    Operation of a computer terminal, data entry techniques and specified software including Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Any combination equivalent to: Two years of college-level coursework in business, education, or related area and two years of relevant office experience in providing administrative support with extensive public interaction

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Bachelors degree
    Experience in a college student services and/or financial aid office environment is preferred.
    Fluency in Spanish

    Licenses and Other Requirements:
    Position may require ability to work some evenings and weekends.

    Physical Abilities:
    Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

    Working Environment:
    Office environment.
    Constant interruptions.

    Hiring Range $20.00-$21.50
    Posting Number: Staff002862022
    Open Date: 08/11/2023
    Close Date: 8/27/2023

    To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/11148

    California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and Universitys policies, procedures, and processes.

    Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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Financial professional
  • Prudential Financial
  • Ventura, CA FULL_TIME
  • Explore a career as a FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL! Take your career to the next level at Prudential Advisors! Change your life by helping others change theirs! We have an opening for a highly motivated ana...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Personal Financial Counselor II, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Port Hueneme, CA
  • Armed Forces Services Corporation
  • Port Hueneme, CA PART_TIME
  • This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors wh...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • Pinnacle Treatment Brand
  • Santa Paula, CA FULL_TIME
  • Counselor Temporary We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader i...
  • 6 Days Ago

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ED Nurse Educator
  • Community Memorial Healthcare
  • Ventura, CA OTHER
  • Compensation Salary Range: $113,422 - $178,000/year The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse, ED
  • Community Memorial Healthcare
  • Ventura, CA OTHER
  • Compensation Salary Range: $45.76 - $72.20 / hour The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where ne...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Finance Director
  • STONE Resource Group
  • Oxnard, CA
  • This role as Director, Head of Finance will play a key role and lead the Finance Teams for the businesses. Main responsi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Automotive Finance Manager
  • Infiniti of Oxnard LLC
  • Oxnard, CA
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Financial Representative
  • Modern Woodmen of America
  • Camarillo, CA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • AllClear Aerospace & Defense
  • Camarillo, CA
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Risk Compliance Manager
  • Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc.
  • Oxnard, CA
  • Quality Care Starts At Clinicas! This is an excellent opportunity to work for an organization that truly makes a differe...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Finance
  • STONE Resource Group
  • Oxnard, CA
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Associate Personal Banker - Centerpoint Mall Branch
  • WELLS FARGO BANK
  • Oxnard, CA
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Education Advisor
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Ventura, CA
  • Job Title: Education Advisor Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA Duties: Advises active-duty personnel on all programs availabl...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Ventura is located northwest of Los Angeles on the California coast. The western portion of the city stretches north along the Ventura River and is characterized by a narrow valley with steeply sloped areas along both sides. The steep slopes of the Ventura foothills abut the northern portion of the community. Much of the eastern portion is on a relatively flat alluvial coastal plain lying along the western edge of the Oxnard Plain. The Santa Clara River forms the city's southerly boundary with the city limits reaching up to the beginning of the Santa Clara River Valley at the historic communit...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs
$45,456 to $58,808
Ventura, California area prices
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