Financial Aid Counselor

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related area required. 
3-5 years of financial aid experience required. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of all aspects of scholarship/financial aid and billing programs, policies, procedures, and practices 
Knowledge of federal, state, university, and private assistance programs and payment options 
Interpersonal/human relations/communication/listening skills 
Organizational/planning skills 
Writing and editing skills 
Counseling and financial aid eligibility assessment skills 
Ability to adapt to work environment changes and relate to diverse populations 
Ability to assess situations, prioritize needs and tasks, and assist, counsel, and act accordingly 
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions 
Ability to establish and maintain effective, team-oriented working relationships 
Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs  

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Physical Requirements:
Seeing: 75 – 100%
Hearing: 75-100%
Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0-24%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-24% (pound: lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
Travel: 0-24%
Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No

AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees, and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function. All employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work more than normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.