Financial Aid Counselor

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY

ID: 7309549 (Ref.No. ej-6255491)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Financial Aid Counselor
Job Description

Sarah Lawrence College is seeking to fill the position of Financial Aid Counselor. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, as well as work within a team structure.

Primary responsibilities include providing accurate and effective counseling regarding financial aid eligibility and assistance programs; assisting students and their families in completing the financial aid process; provide assistance regarding student account related inquiries and assisting in the administration of financial aid programs as assigned by the Director.

Essential Duties Summary

Responsibilities

Provide financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding all aspects of financial aid
Provide and promote excellent customer service to students and parents regarding all financial matters
Monitor and respond to emails and phone calls to the office
Manage electronic document retrieval process including updating student records
Assist with technical review of all financial aid applications and preparation of student files
Assist with verification and resolution of conflicting information
Assist in requesting documentation upon review of files
Assist with student employment processing and inquiries
Provide basic counseling regarding statements of account payment options
Assist in the administration of federal, state, institutional, and outside aid programs including utilization of federal websites.
Interact with appropriate outside entities in order to facilitate the student eligibility process
Assist in ensuring regulatory compliance in all areas of financial aid, including federal, state, and college policies and guidelines.
Participate in regular training and professional organizations to keep abreast of new information and program changes to be implemented
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
One to two years of financial aid experience preferred. Will consider equivalent years of experience in higher education or financial services
Familiarity with Powerfaids preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Time management; ability to cope with multiple interruptions and work under pressure of deadlines; attention to detail
Self-motivated with high degree of organizational skill
Excellent office skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to learn new skills

Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number: S00417P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary: $45,000 - $49,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, visit https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2399

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Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.

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