Financial Aid Counselor - New York, United States - Teachers College Columbia University

Teachers College Columbia University

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Office of Financial Aid at Teachers College Columbia University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor who will administer the College's

Federal Work-Study Program. The incumbent will assist in counseling students on financial aid decisions, policies and procedures, and financing options. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Financial Aid Counselor will be responsible for counseling students, processing
aid requests, and assisting with budget reconciliation for the Federal Work-Study Program.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Student Support

Liaison with academic programs — counsel prospective, current, and former students on financial planning, aid decisions, and policies.

This includes scholarships, federal student aid, external aid, private loans, etc

Conduct presentations/assist with events related to financial aid in partnership with other offices (some events may occur in the

evenings/weekends)
Compliance and Regulations

Remain current on federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations.

Student Employment

Collaborate with the Associate Director/Director to ensure the College meets federal guidelines related to the Federal Work-Study

Program.

Monitor student and departmental allocations.
Manage regular communications with students and supervisors about spending
Support the Assistant Director with the approval and processing of Graduate Assistant
Personnel Action Forms

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent of experience and training
1 year of experience in Financial Aid or other related experience in higher education
Must demonstrate a strong interest in working in a serviceoriented, fastpaced

environment

Proven ability to creatively and analytically explore ways to improve services and

information provided to students.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and activities
Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
Selfmotivated, wellorganized, and attentive to details.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Ellucian Banner and Banner Document Management, Federal Student Aid
Databases (FAA, COD, and NSLDS), and Title IV regulations and need analysis.

Salary Range:

$52,000 - $59,000

Work Modality:

Hybrid

**Equal Employment Opportunity