Financial Aid Counselor

Roman Catholic High School

301 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Position Summary:

Advises parents regarding the financial aid process and provides information on available programs, procedures and eligibility. Chairs the financial aid committee, evaluates students’ financial aid requests and monitors tuition collection and arrearage.

Major/Essential Functions

· Assist in the development, implementation, administration and management of the financial aid program of Roman Catholic, and all responsibilities necessary to the assessment, improvement and maintenance of the program.

· Provide personal assistance and information to parents regarding financial aid programs and services.

· Counsels parents and aid recipients regarding the cost of attendance, methods of payment and management of financial responsibilities.

· Chairs the Financial Aid Committee, posts awards, grants, scholarships or other discounts in the FACTS Tuition, the Tuition Assistance Grid, and notifies parents of awards.

· Ensures that all student records are posted in the Tuition Management System and reconciles this with enrollment in the Student Information System.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with parents, students, and Advancement personnel.

· Conduct financial aid presentations and assist families in the application process.

· Monitor academic progress of students receiving financial aid.

· Maintain student files in FACTS Tuition and audit periodically for accuracy and completeness

· Enforce school and system policies concerning tuition and fee collection.

· Monitor tuition payments and consistent follow-up with families whose tuition accounts are in arrears.

· Prepare all necessary reports on the status of tuition collection and those required for the annual audit of tuition records.

Requisite Skills

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills to support interaction with parents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and a commitment to provide outstanding parents’ support services.

· Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations; skill in both verbal and written communication.

· Proficiency in use of the Microsoft Office suite, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, mail-merge, and related software applications.

· Ability to interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures regarding the financial aid process.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in the education or business fields from an accredited institution of higher education, preferred

· Three to five years of financial aid administration experience.

· Prior experience with Accounts Receivable management

Work Conditions

· Normal office environment

· Attend conferences and seminars

· Some evening and weekend hours will be required

Resumes along with professional references should be sent to Reverend Joseph W. Bongard.

Deadline for applications is December 8, 2022.

Duties are representative and not limited to those stated above. Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances, Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to background checks and clearances as required by local laws and regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Financial Aid Administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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