Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Burlington, VT

Job Title: Financial Aid Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Financial Aid

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Director of Financial Aid

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Range: $20- $23 salary based on experience

Position Summary: The Financial Aid Coordinator provides financial aid support for undergraduate students by providing information, advice and counsel to students, parents and staff regarding financial aid regulations and programs, including how aid impacts invoices. The position oversees the financial aid packaging for continuing students, awards special groups, administers restricted scholarships, administers the federal work-study program, manages eligibility assessments for special circumstances and general financial aid appeals for additional institutional funds. The position is responsible for the overall management of the financial aid section of the website.

General Purpose: This position works closely with the Director of Financial Aid and the entire financial aid team in all areas of the financial aid assistance operation to develop and implement financial aid policies, procedures, and initiatives, which support the goals and objectives of the University and ensure compliance with federal, state, and University regulations. In addition to student caseload responsibilities, this position has special emphasis on the packaging and appeals process, administration of the federal work-study program and the awarding of special groups and restricted scholarships.

Position Responsibilities:

Student Caseload Management

• Responsible for the overall financial aid management of a caseload of students. Financial aid management includes independent decision-making beginning with receipt of the ISIR to initial packaging and follow-up as required in order to meet departmental goals and ensure compliance. The entire aid application process includes ISIR review, verification, resolution of c-codes and conflicting information, special circumstances and appeals processing (professional judgement), needs analysis, packaging, TAP eligibility determination, review of suspended and subsequent ISIRs, aid revisions. A general understanding of financial aid satisfactory academic progress policies and procedures is also required

Packaging and Awarding of Student Aid – Federal, State and Institutional Aid

• Responsible for evaluating and sending estimated financial aid packages to current Clarkson students and specials programs.

Administrative of Restricted Scholarships including Endowed, Sponsored and Share and University Recognition Awards

• Responsible for the overall management and administration of the restricted and endowed scholarship programs including student selection, eligibility review, awarding and budgetary maintenance

Federal Work-Study Program Administration

• Responsible for the overall administration of the federal work-study program.

Website Management

• Manage financial aid sections of the website

• Perform various financial aid functions and processes utilizing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations pertaining to student eligibility, verification, awarding, disbursement, cost of attendance, administrative capability, and compliance

• Independent judgment, analytical and problem solving skills

• Willingness to learn new skills

• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, and PeopleSoft

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse, integrated, and dynamic team of professionals

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations pertaining to all aspects of financial aid administration

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle a variety of tasks and sensitive issues while maintaining a professional, collaborative, responsible, cooperative, and polite demeanor

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in financial aid or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in PeopleSoft, ELM, EDconnect, COD, FAA Access, NSLDS

Experience:

Minimal Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in financial aid or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in PeopleSoft, ELM, EDconnect, NSLDS, FAA Access

• In-depth knowledge of federal financial aid programs and regulations

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to sit at a computer for extended period of time using a keyboard.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

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The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).