Student Financial Aid Counselor - Navigate Tuition & Loans

Gengras Center; West Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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Confidentiality focus

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to implement and administer federal, state, and institutional aid programs. You will counsel students and families to develop a plan to pay for tuition and costs, and assist with ongoing program administration and events.

The role requires experience with financial aid systems, strong communication, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Competenze

• Experience with financial aid and financial aid systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PowerFAIDS financial aid management system preferred.
• Knowledge of government and private resources for funding a college education a plus.
• Experience in higher education a plus.

Mansioni

• Prepares financial aid packages, performs verifications, and provides counseling regarding financing options for assigned student populations.
• Works directly with new students concerning available financial assistance to pay for tuition and loan repayment.
• Counsels students concerning loan default prevention initiatives, debt education, and financial literacy programs.
• Assist the Director in oversight of the Tuition Exchange program.
• Imports and exports ISIR files (FAFSA's).
• Assists with communicating information concerning external scholarship opportunities.
• Accurately enters aid-related information and data, tracks documents and records, and maintains files in accordance with Office procedures.
• Responds to routine requests for information regarding the Office of Student Financial Services, including programs and events sponsored by the Office, and refers complex requests to appropriate staff for follow up.
• Represents the Office of Student Financial Services at events, including occasional evening and weekend events, such as, but not limited to, recruitment events, information sessions, and career fairs.
• Responsible for ensuring an environment of confidentiality surrounding sensitive, private, financial documents and data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Financial aid experience

PowerFAIDS

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Strumenti

PowerFAIDS

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to implement and administer federal, state, and institutional aid programs. You will counsel students and families to develop a plan to pay for tuition and costs, and assist with ongoing program administration and events.

The role requires experience with financial aid systems, strong communication, and a commitment to confidentiality.