Financial Aid Counselor
- Employer
- New York Law School
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 8, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar, Financial Aid
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Financial Aid Counselor
New York Law School (NYLS), located in the heart of Tribeca, seeks
a Financial Aid Counselor who will be responsible for providing
system support and will perform electronic processes which move
various data files between the Department of Education and Banner.
In addition, the Counselor will process and certify all aspects of
the loan process. They will provide counseling to incoming and
continuing students on scholarships and the financial aid process
and will adjust financial aid packages as needed. Moreover, they
will serve as a backup for various staff members in the office. The
Counselor will be required to attend on-campus events hosted by the
Admissions and Financial Aid Office when needed.
This position will report to the Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Federal Work-Study Program and Financial Literacy.
Responsibilities
• Manage and respond to inquiries from the financial aid inbox
and phone line.
• Assist with scholarship adjustments and award letters for newly
admitted students.
• Assist with the process of loan increases, summer loan
applications, consortium agreements, certification of private and
bar study loans through electronic transfer process, and academic
status changes for continuing students.
• Assist with the counseling of incoming and continuing students in
the financial aid process.
• Manage financial aid internal calendar.
• Assist Director of Federal Work-Study Program and Financial
Literacy with financial literacy communications, programs, and
federal work-study.
• Assist Director of Financial Aid with internal and external
financial aid reporting.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned, which may include,
but is not limited to outreach to admitted students, attending
recruitment events, providing campus tours on behalf of NYLS,
system testing, etc.
Requirements
• A college degree is required, and a minimum of three years
related experience and sophisticated knowledge and demonstrated
experience with PC database systems and database management.
• Must have experience in Banner and be proficient with Win SCP,
Argos, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with
diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels, both
inside and outside of the School.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and strong problem-solving
skills.
• Significant experience in handling large volumes of
mailings.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
are a must. The person must be “people” oriented: friendliness,
patience, diplomacy, and a helpful attitude are required attributes
for this position.
• Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information in a
professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent time management skills.
Compensation
NYLS offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit the following (in PDF format) to jobs@nyls.edu:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Salary requirements
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