Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor
Target Hire Date
05/10/2021 - 2 months to go
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Purpose of Position: The SFS Associate provides Financial Aid operational support internally and high-quality service to students at Emerson College, with specific emphasis on Speech@Emerson and other Graduate-level programs. The SFS Associate will be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the department.

Your Manager: Sharon Chakoian

Your Direct Reports: 0

Your Student Workers: 0

Key Partners: Office of Student Accounts, Office of Student Success, 2U/Keypath partners

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Respond with high levels of customer service to basic student inquiries, and troubleshoot discrepancies or concerns on behalf of the students, also serves as a liaison between SFS and other departments
• Build relationships with students and all levels of the Emerson community
• Provide excellent student customer service and counseling
• Contact students in regard to balances, documents, and other correspondence
• Responsible for end to end process related to verifying and awarding Financial Aid Awards
• Attend regularly scheduled department meetings and applicable training
• General Administrative tasks such as answering emails, incoming call
• Support the department with ad hoc projects

Your Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with budget creation, review, and updates
• Complete balance reports and Financial Aid reports
• Prepare and present information to students and staff via online platforms
• All other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications:

• MS Office Suite including strong excel skills
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Experience with a fast-paced customer service environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 year's of experience in a Financial Aid office or Customer Service position

You'll be Preferred with:

• Problem-solving techniques to clearly define issues
• Ability to make suggestions for process improvements

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

Grade of Position: A14E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Hiring Range: $42,750.00 - $44,700.00


To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Financial-Aid-Counselor_JR002485

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