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Financial Aid Counselor

Trinity College24 open roles

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Hartford, CT, United States
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8.2% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Trinity College postings stay open a median of 3 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 3.6%3 days
  3. 8.2%7 days
  4. 15.2%14 days
  5. 34.0%30 days
This job: posted 3 days ago

Trinity College median: 3 days open

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Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Counselor assists in upholding the highest levels of customer service to all Trinity students as it relates to institutional aid processes, timelines, and communication supporting the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of Trinity applicants and students. The Financial Aid Counselor is a key member of the enrollment team, utilizing broad knowledge of policy and practices in admissions and financial assistance. The position may often be the first point of contact with the college, and therefore, must become familiar with college personnel, operations, and events, and be capable of creating a positive first impression of the college. The Financial Aid Counselor will join a service-oriented team and is responsible for counseling students and parents in all areas of financial aid.

Trinity College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, wellness, dental and vision, retirement savings with employer match, flexible spending and health savings accounts, disability and life insurance; paid leave and other paid time off benefits; tuition benefits for employees and their dependents; and a variety of other employer-sponsored and voluntary fringe benefit programs.

The anticipated annual base salary hiring range for this position is $44,000 to $53,800 per year, with final placement determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the recruitment and retention of all students by providing exemplary customer service, and counseling to students and families on eligibility guidelines for financial aid, application procedures, appeals, etc.
  • Perform needs analysis, federal verification, and counsel a designated population of students on eligibility guidelines for financial aid, application procedures, and appeals.
  • Remain abreast of all relevant government regulations and compliance guidelines related to financial assistance.
  • Serve as an interdepartmental liaison reinforcing our commitment to student engagement, connection, and transformation.
  • Execute the awarding of numerous internal and external grant and scholarship programs.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and execute additional responsibilities for the Office of Financial Aid as assigned by office leadership.
  • Prepare reports related to tasks assigned by Director or Associate Director of Financial Aid. Access PowerFAIDS, to support and facilitate the aid process.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1-3 years of experience, required
  • Possess strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs.
  • The ability to prioritize conflicting demands is essential, as is the ability to work effectively and comfortably with the public.
  • Have a record of maintaining confidentiality, exercising discretion, and using good judgment.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to anticipate and react appropriately to a variety of situations and to be resourceful.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Experience working in Financial Aid, especially with PowerFAIDS or Perceptive Content software.
  • Proven organizational and administrative skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Clear and effective writing, with knowledge of editorial procedures.

About Us

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

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