09/26/2014
KHEAA/KHESLC Seeks Outreach Counselor for Southwestern KY Region
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) have an immediate opening for an Outreach Counselor position in the Southwestern KY region.
The position represents KHEAA and KHESLC through outreach contacts to increase awareness about financial aid programs, resources, publications and services. The counselor will represent KHEAA and KHESLC at college nights, career fairs, workshops, professional student financial aid meetings and training sessions, providing free information about career choices, postsecondary options and financial aid opportunities to students and families. The counselor will help administer Kentucky College Application Month in their region and serve as agency liaison with KY College Coaches Program representatives, as applicable. They will promote kheaa.com and KHEAA’s ILP and Getting the Facts tools. In addition to explaining how, when and where to apply for student financial aid, the counselor will assist students and families with the financial aid application and admissions processes and promote a variety of agency tools and resources. This position will service 7 counties in Southwestern Kentucky including: Butler, Christian, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd and Warren counties.
Candidates must be a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree and must have three years’ experience in student financial aid, the student loan industry, client relations, marketing, educational administration, public administration or financial administration. Excellent public speaking, diplomacy, interpersonal and time management/scheduling are required, along with the ability and willingness to travel frequently.
Resumes should be submitted by close of business Friday, October 3, 2014, to [email protected]
