Staff Assistant- Senior Financial Aid Counselor Job in Framingham 01701, Massachusetts US
Staff Assistant- Senior Financial Aid Counselor
Staff –
About Framingham State University:
Framingham State University, located just 20 miles west of Boston, is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution offering 25 undergraduate degree programs in arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and professional fields. Nearly 6,000 students attend Framingham State, including nearly 2,000 graduate students. Framingham State University offers graduate degrees in 23 fields, including an extensive graduate program for teachers in international schools. The University takes pride in its 28,000 alumni, most of whom live and work in Massachusetts. The University is just the right size - small enough for learning to be personal and collaborative, yet large and diverse enough to broaden students' understanding of their world. This broadening of perspectives and appreciation of diversity is one of the hallmarks of a first-rate undergraduate education.
Job Description:
Counsel students about financial aid programs, application procedures, costs and indebtedness. Review financial aid application data and determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. Assist with the financial aid packaging of new and continuing students. Assist with the input, recording, and revising of scholarship awards. Design and implement new loan and scholarship procedures as needed. Communicate with students regarding financial aid awards, eligibility requirements, verification and database match problems, loan histories and other student inquiries. Notify students of changes in eligibility and recommend alternatives as appropriate. Applicants should be well versed on financial aid regulations, analyzing student data, and implementing procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and timely and accurate delivery of all available financial aid.
Assist in the administration of PowerFAIDS, including but not necessarily limited to creating reports, selection sets and troubleshooting technical issues. Help maintain and update the financial aid pages on FSU’s website. Assist with special financial aid projects as needed.
Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills required. Must be able to work with tact and discretion in a fast paced office environment with multiple deadlines. The successful candidate will have a high level of computer literacy and experience with standard office automation tools and be able to satisfactorily complete tasks requiring significant attention to detail. Bachelor's degree or equivalent and two years of related full-time, professional level experience in a financial aid office, including experience with counseling students and knowledge of financial aid regulations. Powerfaids and Banner experience a plus.
Additional Information:
This is a full time, benefited union position. The work schedule is Monday-Friday. The annual salary is $40,000- $45,000, commensurate with experience.
Framingham State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Paper applications will not be accepted. If you need assistance applying online, please call 508-626-4530.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530.