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Financial Aid Advisor Resume

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Philadelphia, PA

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Career Objective
A position in the challenging and professional field of counseling requiring a skilled counselor and effective therapist with excellent group facilitation skills and the proven ability to work well with diverse populations.
Qualifications Summary

  • Certified knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interest; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Excellent knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, social trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
  • Ability to give full attention to what other individuals are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Education

  • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Specialization in Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

College Financial Aid Advisor: December 2005 - September 2011
Confidential, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities include:

  • Performed needs analyses, packaged aid, and disbursed awards, loans, and scholarships.
  • Conducted financial aid information sessions for students, families, campus and community groups.
  • Supported the admissions staff in fulfilling annually stated recruiting goals and ensured the quality of campus visit experiences.
  • Served as liaison in the complete process of financial procedures, including working directly with lenders, guarantors and federal agencies.
  • Interpreted, informed, and advised the campus Administration of any significant changes in financial aid and their expected impact on enrollment, and served on the Retention Committee.
  • Coordinated communication efforts to ensure prompt response to inquiries.
  • Oversaw and worked directly with students and parents throughout the financial aid process.
  • Compiled data for institutional, fiscal, federal, and state reports on student aid as needed.
  • Organized and participated in entrance and exit counseling sessions for our borrowers.
  • Other duties as assigned based upon the specific qualifications of the individual.

Admissions/Financial Aid Coordinator: February 2004 - December 2005
Confidential, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for financial aid packaging, loan entrance and exit interviews, loan certification, and financial aid counseling for students and parents.
  • Responsible for various reports to ensure the Admissions and Financial Aid Directors, Executive Directors and Home Office are updated as needed.
  • Monitored attendance during add/drop week.
  • Maintained communication with enrolled students after registration and prior to start of term via e-mail, mail and telephone.
  • Recruited perspective students at high school and college career fairs.
  • Helped perspective students and their parents to determine interest, motivation, effort, financial need and ability to qualify for various programs offered at Jean Madeline.

INTERNSHIPS
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern: September 2011- Present
Confidential,Philadelphia, PA

  • Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
  • Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
  • Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
  • Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion and observation.
  • Confer with other counselors in order to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems.

CERTIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP

  • Who\'s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • National Mental Health Association (NMHA)

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