Financial Aid Counselor | Empower Students' Education Finances

CIO Applications Europe; Benton (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) matching plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Thirteen paid holidays

On-site gym

Meal discounts and free tuition for员工

Job summary

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor (SFS FAC) to support student financial aid processing with accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities include processing ISIRs, communicating with students, and ensuring compliance with entrance counseling and promissory notes.

The role requires an Associate Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2–3 years of financial aid experience, plus strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of financial aid experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Associate Degree is required; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Candidate should be a team player and support students and the institution.

Responsibilities

• Process ISIRs and collect data required for a financial aid applicant.
• Send correspondence to students and encourage submission of missing information.
• Verify procedures and maintain entrance counseling compliance and promissory notes.
• Review and update student financial aid awards for federal/state compliance.
• Assist with FAFSA completion and annual updates for students.
• Meet with families during campus tours to discuss financial aid procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Technical office skills

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Thomas College in Waterville, Maine is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor (SFS FAC) to support student financial aid processing with accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities include processing ISIRs, communicating with students, and ensuring compliance with entrance counseling and promissory notes.

The role requires an Associate Degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2–3 years of financial aid experience, plus strong written and verbal communication.