Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor LW7665
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Gulfport, FL
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Division
College of Law | Dean
Department
Admissions/Student Financial Pl-COL
Opening Date
04/28/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Job Description
Position Summary: The Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor is a student-facing professional responsible for guiding prospective and admitted students through both the admissions process and the financial aid process. This position supports the enrollment goals for the College of Law. Assists in planning, organizing, and executing the College of Law's recruitment and admissions programming. Provides admissions counseling to prospective and admitted students. Provides financial aid counseling to new and continuing students.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Admissions Responsibilities
Promote the visibility of the College of Law. Engage with prospective students to increase awareness and interest in the College of Law.
Meet with and counsel prospective and admitted students, virtually and in-person, regarding the application process (new and transfer), matriculation steps, and scholarships. Assist with yield and retention efforts.
Represent Stetson at local/regional college fairs and recruitment events, online webinars and panels.
Develop and implement outreach strategy to engage undergraduate feeder schools and direct admission partners.
Assist in coordinating diversity pipeline programs; events and activities that promote recruitment of ethnically and culturally diverse students and first-generation students.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Pre-Law advisors, both regionally and nationally at targeted institutions.
Assist with special event planning (e.g. Open Houses, information sessions, small group visits).
Assist with creating email content for HubSpot. Assist in maintaining Admissions webpages and social media content.
Financial Aid Responsibilities
Serve as primary financial aid counselor for new incoming students regarding general financial aid inquiries including the federal aid application process, requirements for eligibility, the process for change in financial circumstances, rights and responsibilities regarding student aid, academic progress requirements and procedures for appealing, and other information related to maintaining student scholarships and loans.
Provide financial aid counseling support for continuing students as needed.
Conduct financial aid presentations to new and continuing students.
Assist with endowed scholarship project and other financial aid projects as assigned by the Assistant Dean.
General Responsibilities
Assist in providing campus tours for individual campus visitors, small and large groups as needed.
Maintain a collaborative work environment and work well with others.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Lifting occasionally up to 25 lbs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:
General knowledge of law school admissions
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Education Federal Aid Programs
Experience using Federal Student Aid (FSA) platform
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Banner, Unite, HubSpot or similar CRM.
Support the University's Mission and Values in their role.
Required Qualifications: This position requires:
Bachelor's Degree required; master's preferred
Experience working in higher education, preferably in areas of admissions and financial aid
Experience effectively counseling culturally diverse as well as first-generation populations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours
Position requires occasional travel
Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place
Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate's qualifications include:
Federal Student Aid (FSA) Training
Ability to explain complex financial information clearly
Knowledge of enrollment systems and financial aid regulations (or ability to learn them)
Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate with others within the law school community
Ability to multitask and work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment: This is an in-person position at our Gulfport campus. Work duties will be performed primarily in temperature-controlled offices, with frequent interactions with others. This position may include opportunities for a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) including hybrid work arrangements (campus/remote).
This position is benefit eligible. Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.
Please visit our employee benefits webpage for more information.
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What are your salary expectations?
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What is your experience using Banner?
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Do you have experience counseling prospective or admitted students on application requirements, enrollment steps, or scholarships?
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Have you represented an institution at recruitment events such as college fairs, information sessions, webinars, or panels?
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Have you assisted with planning or supporting admissions events such as open houses, information sessions, or campus visits?
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Do you have experience counseling students on financial aid processes, eligibility, and requirements?
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Are you familiar with the federal financial aid application process (FAFSA) and general financial aid regulations?
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Have you provided guidance to students regarding scholarships, loans, academic progress requirements, or financial aid appeals?
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Employer Stetson University
Division College of Law | Dean Address 1401 61st Street S.
Gulfport, Florida, 33707
Phone 727-562-7345
Website https://www.stetson.edu/law/