Financial Aid Counselor

The Financial Aid Counselor manages ASF’s financial aid and scholarship process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency in supporting families. This role administers the financial aid budget, verifies applications, coordinates committee reviews, and maintains compliance with internal and external reporting requirements, while working closely with Admissions and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Administer policies and procedures for financial aid, scholarships, and tuition remission.

Guide families through the application and award process with empathy and discretion.

Negotiate with providers of socioeconomic studies and ensure clear communication.

Interview families, assess needs, and review documentation for accurate decision-making.

Collect and analyze applicant information to provide statistics for leadership.

Coordinate and prepare documentation for Financial Aid Committee meetings.

Manage and control the annual financial aid budget, ensuring funds for contingencies.

Communicate committee decisions clearly and on time.

Supervise the financial aid platform, ensuring accurate data for reporting.

Prepare reports for SEP, internal leadership, and Admissions.

Identify candidates for special scholarships and prepare annual reports.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, or Finance.

Fully bilingual (Spanish and English).

3–5 years of experience in administration, accounting, or communications.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Detail-oriented, empathetic, and firm in handling sensitive decisions.

Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.