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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Financial Wellness Counselor II - Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid in Austin, Texas
Create and conduct financial literacy presentations that assist students with personal financial issues, including budget planning, credit management, debt reduction, and financial aid processes and planning. Plan, organize, and set up various outreach events and activities for high school students both on and off campus. Present information about Financial Aid opportunities that prospective students can utilize while encouraging them to apply using FAFSA. Conduct on and off campus workshops on financial literacy and/or financial aid.One-on-one counseling of students regarding financial aid, developing personal budgets, financial planning, financing their education and strategies for paying tuition. One-on-one financial aid counseling with prospective students and parents regarding financial aid and available financial aid options.Assist with financial aid processing, including monitoring output, verifying applicant eligibility and resolving eligibility issues. Review and resolve financial aid files. Award state, university, and federal financial aid funds to students. Review special circumstance appeals and counsel students on appeal outcomes.Develop and maintain financial wellness and financial literacy information; provide avenues for students and families to access information.Serve as a technical resource to students, staff, faculty and outside agencies regarding outreach planning, scheduling, procedures and requirements.Monitor the progress of the program, trends, and developments in financial literacy to identify best practices to enhance the Universitys program and minimize financial issues impacting retention.Train and provide work direction to student workers.