Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in New Britain, CT

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  • Wesleyan University
  • Middletown, CT FULL_TIME
  • Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director will join a service-oriented team and will be responsible for counseling students and parents in the areas of financial aid.

    Responsibilities include:
    • Provide top level customer service, advice, and counseling to students and families as they make decisions about college planning and financing.
    • Perform need analysis and award aid to case load of approximately 300 first-year applicants and assume responsibility for a class of approximately 300 students after May 1 commitment date.
    • Work independently to read and award financial aid to applicants under a tight timeline.
    • Assist with the system processes and functions including full utilization of PowerFAIDS to ensure compliance and enhance efficiency.
    • Perform weekly ISIR corrections.
    • Serve as Security Liaison for the Financial Aid Office.
    • Serve as Outside Scholarship Liaison.
    • Work as a team to innovate and coordinate outreach activities to current and prospective students to improve file completion rates.
    • Develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities with various on and off-campus partnerships, including current and prospective students, the Admission Office, Career Center, high schools, and community service organizations.
    • Provide back-up support in various office functions.
    • Co-manage various financial aid publications in conjunction with others on campus.
    • Aid other staff in the back-office operations.
    • Maintain knowledge of federal and institutional financial aid regulations and requirements to ensure legal, fair, and consistent administration of federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.


    This is an on-campus position.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of financial aid experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience in the profession.

    Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

    Attention to detail and a sense of humor.

    Demonstrated service aptitude and ability to work independently as well as with students and parents, and with colleagues.

    Demonstrated empathetic customer service skills and experience advising others.

    Demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of computer systems and the ability and willingness to learn new systems/processes.

    Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

    Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information.

    Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.

    Proven ability to set work priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

    Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

    Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Experience and proficiency with PowerFAIDS financial aid software.

    Experience with institutional methodology and need analysis.

    Counseling experience in a higher education setting.

    Knowledge of Federal Title IV, and state regulations.

    Fluency in a second language.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 17, 2024 when first review of applications will begin.

    Additional Information
    All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

    Benefits
    Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).

    Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

    Quick Link
    https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10392
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Hip Hop Instructor
  • Higher Movement Dance Studio
  • Meriden, CT PART_TIME
  • We are looking for dance instructors to join our dance family! (All styles welcome) We are looking for instructors that are passionate, dedicated and love children. Our mission is to provide quality d...
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Clinician - Outpatient Clinic
  • Family & Children's Aid
  • Waterbury, CT FULL_TIME
  • Family & Children’s Aid (FCA) is here to heal and support children and families in their time of need. We are a community-based, non-profit organization providing innovative and responsive programs an...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Social Worker, Therapist, Counselor - Spanish Speaking
  • Family & Children's Aid
  • New Britain, CT FULL_TIME
  • IICAPS Clinician-$65,240-$70,640 $5000 sign on bonus quarterly incentives Family & Children’s Aid (FCA) is here to heal and support children and families in their time of need. We are a community-base...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Social Worker/Counselor
  • Family & Children's Aid
  • New Britain, CT FULL_TIME
  • We are currently searching for a Social Worker/Counselor to provide clinical services to children & their families in Danbury, Bridgeport, New Britain, New Milford, Torrington, Shelton or Waterbury. T...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Social Worker, Therapist, Counselor - Multiple Locations
  • Family & Children's Aid
  • Torrington, CT FULL_TIME
  • IICAPS Clinician-$60,240 $2000 sign on bonus quarterly incentives Family & Children’s Aid (FCA) is here to heal and support children and families in their time of need. We are a community-based, non-p...
  • 21 Days Ago

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CNA / HHA Weekly Pay
  • LHC New
  • Manchester, CT
  • Summary We are hiring for CNA's (certified nursing assistants) or HHA's (certificate) for home care visits, traveling to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Camp Admin Assistant (Seasonal)
  • Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc
  • Manchester, 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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Caregiver / HHA- Weekly Pay
  • LHC Group
  • New Britain, CT
  • Summary We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in New Britain, CT a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Church Administrator
  • Immanuel Congregational Church
  • Hartford, CT
  • Job Description Job Description CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR, HARTFORD, CT POSITION DESCRIPTION (Full time/Exempt) STARTING SALA...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, International Risk Management
  • Capital One
  • Hartford, CT
  • 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
  • Hamden, CT
  • Job Description We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in Wallingfo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • COLCHESTER, CT
  • Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, ...
  • 2/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Britain is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located approximately 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Hartford. According to 2010 Census, the population of the city is 73,206. Among the southernmost of the communities encompassed within the Hartford-Springfield Knowledge Corridor metropolitan region, New Britain is home to Central Connecticut State University and Charter Oak State College. The city's official nickname is the "Hardware City" because of its history as a manufacturing center and as the headquarters of Stanley Black & Decker. Because of its large Polish p...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$84,615 to $122,397
New Britain, Connecticut area prices
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