Financial Aid Counselor (HYBRID)

**This position is eligible for up to two days remote work per week.

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Financial Aid counselor is responsible to an Associate Director of Financial Aid and shall function in accordance with both the office and the University policies and procedures. Main areas of responsibility include customer service and financial aid file review and awarding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Counsel students and parents with regard to areas of financial aid, including: applications, procedures, awarding, reporting requirements and deadlines for eligibility of various programs.
• Compare information on the FAFSA to the tax forms. Request additional documentation for any data items requiring clarification. Perform recalculation of records when necessary. Follow verification procedures for all records.
• Prepare and verify all files within a specific caseload of students for the awarding process.
• Verify status of all student housing and enrollment (full-time or part-time).
• Responsible for requesting and reviewing all required documents relating to Professional Judgement
• Participate in professional development activities and share information in staff training.
• Compose and prepare emails, answer telephone, greet and assist students in the office.
• Assist in all aspects of student employment including preparation and processing of work authorization forms, W-4 forms, and I-9 immigration forms.
• Assist in coordinating the summer student employment program, working with summer supervisors and Residence Life Staff
• Prepare and format reports on student employment activity regularly

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assist with all other functions of the office and related duties as requested by the Director and Associate Directors of Financial Aid.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT :

N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.


Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree is required. Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required with the ability to work effectively with students and parents. Must be able to work as part of an office team. Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings, as necessary, to meet position responsibilities. 1 year of financial aid experience and knowledge of PowerFaids preferred.


Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• discounted auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutual
• employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits .

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu