About the job

The University of Lynchburg invites applications for a full-time financial aid counselor. The financial aid counselor provides financial aid information and advice to prospective/current students and their families in a fast-paced team environment while complying with federal and state regulations as well as University policies.

The Financial Aid Counselor reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Director of Financial Aid. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Director of Financial Aid. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description plus employee attitude and general working behavior.

Job Type: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Specific Job Duties

Counsel students and their families through the financial aid process via phone, email, video/in person meetings and presentations.
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Media, Journalism & Film: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach Introductory News Writing, Introductory News Reporting, and other reporting courses as needed. The appointment begins August 15, 2022. The Department of Media, Journalism, and Film prepares students to live and work in a complex media environment, offering majors in Film Studies, Journalism, Media & Communication, and Strategic Communication. The department is committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.

Required: Ph.D. in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; master’s degree (or ABD) in Journalism, Communication, or a closely related field by date of appointment for appointment as Instructor. Position not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Consideration may be given to candidates who have professional experience working in a newsroom as well as experience teaching journalism and experience producing multimedia journalism.

Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae to https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/500191/visiting-assistant-professorinstructor-journalism. The department will request letters of recommendation from the three references listed in the application. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Rosemary Pennington at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin May 15, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

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