Financial Aid Counselor II - MD program

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Located on USC’s Health Sciences Campus, the Keck School of Medicine of USC is a place of dynamic activity in patient care, scientific discovery, medical and bioscience education, and community service. Our faculty, staff, students, and residents are committed to excellence. Together we are poised to lead medicine in the 21st Century for the benefit of humankind. This is an exciting time of great transformation as we endeavor to create a truly stellar academic medical center at USC.

The Department of Medical Education seeks a financial aid counselor II to administer financial aid counseling and services to Doctor of Medicine students. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct needs analysis to determine student financial aid packaging options based on individual case circumstances. Review student applications for consistency and completeness, verify accuracy of student and family reported information, and certify applications. Maintain accurate and thorough file documentation.

• Advise students regarding financial planning, budgeting and debt management.

• Process appeals by reevaluating student aid packages and making award modifications as appropriate and within applicable guidelines and regulations.

• Serve as liaison on financial aid matters to assigned campus offices and departments. Provide interpretation of financial aid policies and assist in problem-solving.

• Maintain currency on financial aid packages, state and federal regulations related to financial aid, and university policies and procedures.

• Serve as the liaison to the AAMC committee on student financial assistance.

• Prepare data and reports on student indebtedness for internal use and to meet LCME accreditation standards and requirements.

• Support the awarding of department aid and scholarships.

The hourly rate range for this position is $28.24 - $35.89 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Student financial aid counseling