Financial Aid Counselor jobs in Buffalo, NY

40 hours, 12 Months
Hiring pay range $15.50-17.50/hour

Reports to: Director of Student Financial Services

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Houghton University provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and
sciences to students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds and equips them to lead and labor as
scholar-servants in a changing world. The Student Financial Aid Services office, which includes Financial Aid
and Student Accounts, works together to make it possible for students “from diverse traditions and
economic backgrounds” to make Houghton University a reality by providing them with the aid and tools to
cover the cost. The Senior Financial Aid Counselor supports:

• the enrollment and retention goals of the college with timely and accurate financial aid packages.

• student accounts and advancement with the disbursing of aid and endowments.
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support students and parents by answering questions in emails, phone calls, and visits

• Prepare financial aid packages for incoming and returning students for all campuses

• Disburse aid to students’ accounts

• Maintain financial aid software – (PowerFAIDS) with tech services

• Assist by using PF to answer questions for reporting purposes

• Administer various grants and scholarships:

SUCCESS PROFILE:

The successful candidate will exhibit the following:

• Pace and Variety of Activities – The Senior Financial Aid Counselor must be self-motivated and able

• Communication and collaboration – Clear, concise, inviting communication is important with

• Style and approach – Committed to results. Detail-oriented. Organized.
  

Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.

Houghton University is a Christ-centered, liberal arts and sciences institution of The Wesleyan Church, an
evangelical holiness denomination rooted in the teachings of John Wesley. All employees are expected to share a
set of values, convictions, and commitments that guide our life together. The University expects that all faculty and
staff will respect the University’s Vision of our Common Life, Doctrinal Statement, Wesleyan beliefs and core
values, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations.

Application Procedure:

To apply please submit the following materials via email to: jobs@houghton.edu.
(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) 3 References
(4) Answers to the following questions:

Please review the following documents:

https://www.houghton.edu/a-vision-of-our-common-life/
https://www.houghton.edu/doctrinal-statement/
https://www.wesleyan.org/about/our-beliefs

1. Please provide a brief description of your journey to personal faith in Jesus Christ and subsequent growth.
2. Please identify the church where you currently attend. In what ways are you currently participating in your

local church or fellowship?

3. Are there any areas of Houghton’s beliefs or practices that you find challenging or problematic? If yes, please
explain.