Financial Aid & Data Insights Coordinator

Bennett College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett College in Greensboro, NC seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator and Data Specialist to manage student aid processes, safeguard records, and produce accurate reports for compliance and enrollment. This role combines direct student service with data duties in a primarily office-based setting, with periodic peak-period hours.

You will counsel students and families, review applications, verify FAFSA data, package awards, and generate dashboards linking admissions, aid, and enrollment to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years in financial aid administration or related data-focused role.
• Proficiency with financial aid or student information systems and standard office/data software (Excel required; SQL or reporting tools a plus).
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion with sensitive student data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and families on financial aid options and eligibility.
• Review and process financial aid applications, including FAFSA data and verifications.
• Determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
• Package financial aid awards in compliance with regulations and policy.
• Respond to inquiries regarding award status and deadlines.
• Assist with administration of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.
• Maintain accurate and secure student records across admissions CRM and financial aid systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking admissions funnel and financial aid processing status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

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Job description

Bennett College in Greensboro, NC seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator and Data Specialist to manage student aid processes, safeguard records, and produce accurate reports for compliance and enrollment. This role combines direct student service with data duties in a primarily office-based setting, with periodic peak-period hours.

You will counsel students and families, review applications, verify FAFSA data, package awards, and generate dashboards linking admissions, aid, and enrollment to support