Financial Aid Counselor
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Job Location:
Hoboken, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Financial Aid Counselor under the direction of the Senior Director of Financial Aid provides assistance to prospective and enrolled students and their families in all aspects of the financial aid process including application eligibility and award in accordance with federal state and institutional policies. The Financial Aid Counselor must possess excellent knowledge of and demonstrated the ability to administer practices with regard to financial aid in compliance with applicable regulations and incumbent must also possess excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills relate well to a broad variety of constituencies and be dedicated to providing high-quality service to all constituencies of the Stevens Community.
Counselstudents and families regarding all aspects of financial aid and financial planning including the application process eligibility determination financial aid disbursement federal and state regulatory requirements and institutional policy.
Determine eligibility for financial aid by reviewing students eligibility criteria and monitor continued eligibility and update awards to resolve overawards as a result of changes to enrollment and/or receipt of external funding.
Collect and compile data and perform federal verification for selected files; resolve data discrepancies as they are presented.
Perform Return of Title IV calculations.
Provide guidance for students seeking a resolution to economic hardship conditions through the identification of alternative financial resources and professional judgment.
Maintain working knowledge of federal state and institutional policies and procedures related to financial aid.
Knowledge of federal database applications including EDConnect the FAFSA Partner Portal (FPP) Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)and EDExpress.
Provide support to all front-line staff
Prepare and deliver financial aid presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Two years of experience in a financial aid office or related office in the field of higher education
Deliver excellent customer service
Ability to multi-task and quickly shift between tasks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable about federal and state laws and rules
General knowledge in MS Office applications
Ability to work extended hours
Experience with CollegeBoard PowerFAIDS or a similar financial aid management system
Department
Financial AidCompensation Range
General Submission Guidelines:
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
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EEO Statement:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including but not necessarily limited to race color religion creed sex national origin nationality citizenship status age ancestry marital or domestic partnership or civil union status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as other federal statutes.
NSF ADVANCE Institution Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff of all backgrounds. We are an NSF ADVANCE institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from women racial and ethnic minority candidates veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
About Company
Stevens Institute of Technology is a premier, private research university situated in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since our founding in 1870, technological innovation has been the hallmark of Stevens’ education and research.
