Student Financial Counselor

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University

Accounting & Finance, Legal

Edmond, OK, USA

Posted on Apr 28, 2026
Position: Student Financial Counselor
Location: Edmond, OK
Job Id: 497
# of Openings: 1
Student Financial Counselor
OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Position Summary: The Returning Student Financial Counselor plays a meaningful role in helping students successfully navigate and manage their financial aid as they continue their educational journey at OC. This position serves as a trusted resource for returning students, offering guidance on the FAFSA process, financial aid awards, compliance requirements, and overall financial literacy. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, approachable, and committed to working for the good of the student while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Responsibilities:
  • Package financial aid awards for returning students in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations.
  • Counsel students and families on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and payment plans.
  • Assist students and parents with completing the FAFSA and submitting required documentation.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
  • Respond to student and parent inquiries with professionalism, clarity, and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Explain financial aid awards and scholarship policies, including scholarship stacking guidelines, in a clear and supportive manner.
  • Monitor account balances and collect student accounts receivable.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed student records in Colleague.
  • Stay current on financial aid regulations and best practices through ongoing training.
  • Support the Student Financial Services team by assisting students during high-volume periods.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in a clear and approachable way.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedicated to supporting students in a way that reflects OC’s Kingdom Culture—marked by humility, kindness, respect, joy, and trust.
  • Active member of a local church and aligned with OC’s Christian mission
  • Experience in financial aid or customer-facing roles preferred.
Compensation and Benefits: This position is an hourly role. Oklahoma Christian University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance premium support, employer-paid long-term disability (after 1 yr employment) and life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer matching contribution. Additional benefits include tuition discounts, over 20 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and other employee offerings.
Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by clicking the button below.
Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of the following, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.
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