Find & Apply For Financial Aid Counselor / Specialist Jobs in Caldwell, New Jersey

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time Counselor of Financial Aid. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Counselor is responsible for providing information regarding financial aid to students and parents, for preparing reports, and for preparing and sending financial aid information to students. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Provide customer service and counseling to students and parents via telephone or in-person regarding financial aid programs and sources of tuition financing. Review student accounts with families and ensure aid has been posted properly to account. Provide front desk professional support along with other One Stop Offices. Prepare and communicate financial aid packages to students through mail and/or electronic notification. Learn and keep up to date with financial aid rules and regulations and work to become efficient in ways of rewarding federal, state, and Caldwell funds. Assist with the management and reconciliation of the federal grant programs. Provide support to the Work Study Coordinator for program and payroll reconciliation. Act as back-up to the Veterans' benefits School Certifying Officer. Present to students and families at various on and off-campus events. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends. A Bachelor's degree preferred, plus one to two years experience in Enrollment Management is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel) and Google Suite ( Calendar, GMail, Docs, Sheets).

To apply:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7137837f-5f45-46c7-bb9e-ceb9eafaea50&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=563296&source=CC2⟨=en_US Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, staff and students who will further the traditions, goals and core values of the University in support of our Catholic Dominican mission, vision, and strategic plan. Caldwell seeks employees who are committed to contributing to an energetic welcoming atmosphere. Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master's, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today's global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70-acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life. For more information about Caldwell University, visit caldwell.edu . Caldwell University offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees that includes:

Health Coverage:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision plan

Life Insurance:

Employer-paid life insurance Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Retirement Savings:

403(b) defined contribution retirement annuity plan and a supplemental retirement annuity plan

Generous Paid Time Off:

Personal days, vacation days, and sick leave. Paid holidays and summer Fridays off.

Tuition Remission:

An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents Tuition Exchange Scholarship Opportunities through CIC and the Tuition Exchange for up to full tuition at hundreds of participating colleges and universities.

Additional Perks:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending plan and more For details, go to https://www.caldwell.edu/hr/employee-benefits/