Financial Aid Counselor
Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, a leader among the nation’s independent, two year colleges, has an immediate opening for a Financial Aid Counselor. This position is responsible for providing assistance and guidance to prospective and current students in the completion of the application process for financial aid. Counselors provide assistance in understanding the types of financial aid offered and additional steps needed to secure aid.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with applicants to gather information necessary for completion of Financial Aid packaging.
- Provide an overview of Financial Aid programs available to qualifying students.
- Determine financial aid eligibility and develop financing plans and review them with students.
- Provide student follow-up; resolve issues with students and parents to ensure a timely receipt of aid.
Qualifications / Skills:
- Minimum of 2 plus years of experience in a financial aid office preferred
- Prior experience with needs analysis, verification, packaging and the PA State Grant program
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- Must be self-driven and have a willingness to learn
- Detail oriented
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and able to work with a non-traditional and diverse student population.
- Some evening and local travel may be required
- College degree; may consider equivalent combination of degree and experience
ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE
Harcum College is an independent, coeducational, fully accredited, residential college. The College offers career-informed associate degrees in allied health, business and social science, as well as certificates and a variety of continuing studies programs.
Founded in 1915, it was the first college in Pennsylvania chartered to offer the associate degree.
Today Harcum has degree programs on its very accessible Bryn Mawr Campus, located west of Philadelphia with close to 1000 total students. Online programs and Partnership Site classes throughout the region provide added opportunity.
Harcum provides quality instruction from faculty, close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and individualized support services
Harcum College offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition coverages, retirement, ample PTO and pay commensurate with experience.
Please include a cover letter and resume including work history.
Harcum College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.