Financial Aid Loan Coordinator

Caldwell University; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell University is looking to hire a Financial Aid Loan Coordinator responsible for assisting students with financial aid applications and advising them on funding sources. This full-time role involves managing federal and alternative loan programs, communicating financial aid packages, and staying current on regulations while supporting students and families in their educational journeys.

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Remission

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one to two years of effective experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Knowledge of Powerfaids and/or Jenzabar computer systems is extremely desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for federal and private loan programs and liaising with relevant departments.
• Preparing and communicating financial aid packages to students and families.
• Counseling students and families regarding financial aid programs and sources of funding.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Powerfaids

Jenzabar

Job description

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Job Duties

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor, Loan Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Counselor is responsible for preparing financial aid applications, for providing information and counseling to students and parents regarding financial aid procedures. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for the federal Direct Loan and private Alternative Loan programs. Acting as a liaison with the Department of Education, review of loan reconciliations, contacts with bursar and accounting office. Assist with Pell grant program management
• Preparing and communicating financial aid packages to students through mail and/or electronic notification. Contacting students and families to get information such as income tax information, referral letters, and verification worksheets to complete student files for edit and verification purposes.
• Remaining current on Federal, State, and institutional regulations pertaining to the awarding of financial aid by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars, and by reading all related materials.
• Counseling students and families regarding financial aid programs, awards and sources of tuition financing.
• Presenting to Parents and Students at Information sessions
  
  

Job Duties

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time Financial Aid Counselor, Loan Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Counselor is responsible for preparing financial aid applications, for providing information and counseling to students and parents regarding financial aid procedures. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for the federal Direct Loan and private Alternative Loan programs. Acting as a liaison with the Department of Education, review of loan reconciliations, contacts with bursar and accounting office. Assist with Pell grant program management
• Preparing and communicating financial aid packages to students through mail and/or electronic notification. Contacting students and families to get information such as income tax information, referral letters, and verification worksheets to complete student files for edit and verification purposes.
• Remaining current on Federal, State, and institutional regulations pertaining to the awarding of financial aid by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars, and by reading all related materials.
• Counseling students and families regarding financial aid programs, awards and sources of tuition financing.
• Presenting to Parents and Students at Information sessions
  
  

Bachelor’s degree plus one to two years of effective experience is required. Experience using Microsoft Excel is a plus. Knowledge of Powerfaids and/or Jenzabar computer systems is extremely desirable.

Caldwell University offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees that includes:

• Health Coverage: Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision plan
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) defined contribution retirement annuity plan and a supplemental retirement annuity plan
• Generous Paid Time Off: Personal days, vacation days, and sick leave. Paid holidays and summer Fridays off.
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Tuition Exchange Scholarship Opportunities through CIC and the Tuition Exchange for up to full tuition at hundreds of participating colleges and universities.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending plan and more
  
  

For details, go to https://www.caldwell.edu/hr/employee-benefits/

To Apply

Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students who will further the traditions, goals and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan. Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic welcoming atmosphere.

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu .

Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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