Associate Financial Aid Director jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Associate Financial Aid Director assists in the operation of the financial aid program. Instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Being an Associate Financial Aid Director maintains records of scholarships, grants, and other monetary assistance. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the Financial Aid Director. The Associate Financial Aid Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • The University of Bridgeport
  • Bridgeport, CT OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed

    Description

    The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

     

    Position Description Summary/Purpose:

    The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for counseling and assisting University of Bridgeport prospective, accepted and enrolled students and their parents with applying for and understanding the financial aid process.

     

    Specific Responsibilities:

    • Provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive counseling and advisement to all current and prospective students and families by video, phone, in person, and email with the goal to deliver exceptional service
    • Participates in all Open Houses, Accepted Students Day, Orientations as well as occasional evening and weekend events
    • Works closely with Admissions to ensure all prospective students have completed files and are properly awarded
    • Works as a One-Stop with the University’s Bursar office.
    • Provide advising to students and their family regarding financial aid eligibility, financial aid award packages, balance owed on the student’s account, how to set up payment plans, applying for additional loans and other payment options
    • Responsible for the SFS Email box
    • Responsible for answering all incoming calls to the SFS Office and SFS Voice Mail
    • Provide support with student outreach and projects as needed
    • Responsible for matching documents uploaded to secure cloud to the students file
    • Maintaining Imagenow documentation scanning process
    • Review of student’s account for adjustments to financial aid because of discrepancies with credit load, housing, budget etc.
    • Research pending aid
    • Verify proper documentation is being submitted by students and parents in regards to federal Verification requirements and C Flag issues.
    • Reviewing a variety of the required verification documents, federal tax documents and other documents that may be requested by the SFS office with the student data listed on the FAFSA and making the necessary corrections on CPS
    • Counseling families regarding verification changes, the effects on their financial aid award and the appeals process
    • Promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community and consistent with the departments mission, attending staff meetings and training sessions as requested, communicating effectively with supervisors concerning pertinent departmental and university matters
    • Perform related duties as necessary to support the University of Bridgeport’s mission

    The Financial Aid Counselor may be asked to do the following:

    • Support and maintain daily front desk operations including but not limited to assisting walk-in students with all inquiries.
    • Organizing and restocking of all front desk resources such as forms, financial aid pamphlets and supplies.

     

    Skills:

    • Must be detail-oriented
    • Excellent customer service skills 
    • Professional oral and written communication skills
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Process information quickly and accurately
    • Able to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a high-volume environment

     

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree required
    • Experience working at a college/university preferably in financial aid and with First Generation population as well as Adult Learners.
    • Understanding of financial aid awarding and title IV eligibility for undergraduate and graduate students, the verification process and Cost of Attendance components.
    • Knowledge of Title IV federal regulations.
    • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office specifically Access, Excel and Word.
    • Experience with Higher Education software platforms desired; knowledge of DataTel Colleague and ImageNow preferred

     

    Physical and Mental Requirements

    Work Environment  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Outdoor Weather Conditions X      
    Work with fumes or airborne particles X      
    Work near moving mechanical parts X      
    Risk of electrical shock X      
    Vibration X      

     

    Physical Activity  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Standing                                                  X    
    Walking   X    
    Sitting       X
    Talking & Hearing       X
    Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X      
    Climbing or balancing X      
    Bending, pulling, pushing X      
    Driving  X      

     

    Lifting Requirements None       Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
    Up to 10 pounds                                    X      
    Up to 25 pounds X      
    Up to 50 pounds X      
    Up to 75 pounds X      
    Up to 100 pounds X      
    Over 100 pounds X      

     

    Vision Requirements:

               Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

                Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

              Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

              Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

                   left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

                Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

                   spatial relationships)

      X         No special vision requirements

     

    Full-Time Employee Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • 401k employer match
    • Employee & dependent life insurance
    • Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
    • PTO program
    • Flexible work schedules

     

    (This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)


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Financial Aid Counselor - Admissions
  • The University of Bridgeport
  • Bridgeport, CT OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT Salary Range: Undisclosed Description The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Financial Advisor Associate
  • Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Work with an experienced advisor to build a personal book of business and help shape clients' financial future, by developing an ongoing financial planning relationship focused on accomplishing client...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Director of Private Client Services
  • GYL Financial Synergies
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Summary/objective The Director of Private Client Services oversees the private client services team and provides administrative support to one or more Financial Advisors or Partners of the firm. Respo...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Associate Trading Specialist
  • GYL Financial Synergies
  • Westport, CT FULL_TIME
  • Summary/Objective We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Trading Specialist. This position will report to the firm's Portfolio Trader and Adm...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Financial Professional
  • Prudential Advisors - Northeast Financial Group
  • Shelton, CT FULL_TIME
  • Explore a career as a FINANCIAL PLANNER! Take your career to the next level at Prudential Advisors! Change your life by helping others change theirs! We have an immediate opening for a highly motivate...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Accounts Receivable Manager
  • Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  • Stratford, CT
  • Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Accounts Receivable Manager Short Term Rehab Purpose of Your Job Po...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting Associate
  • Madison-Davis, LLC
  • Stamford, CT
  • Title: Broker Dealer Regulatory Reporting Associate Office Status: 2x a week in Stamford CT Salary: $100,000-$125,000 A ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Camp Admin Assistant (Seasonal)
  • Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc
  • Weston, CT
  • POSITION SUMMARY: The Camp Administrative Assistant works directly with the Camp Director and the Camping Services Speci...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, International Risk Management
  • Capital One
  • New Haven, CT
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, International Risk Management Capital One i...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, International Risk Management
  • Capital One
  • Ronkonkoma, NY
  • West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, International Risk Management Capital One i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver / HHA- Weekly Pay
  • LHC Group
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Job Description We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in Bridgepor...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Camp Admin Assistant (Seasonal)
  • Girl Scouts of Connecticut
  • Weston, CT
  • POSITION SUMMARY: The Camp Administrative Assistant works directly with the Camp Director and the Camping Services Speci...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver / HHA- Weekly Pay
  • LHC Group
  • Danbury, CT
  • Job Description We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in New Milfo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...
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