Financial Aid Counselor/Work-Study Coordinator

Molloy College • Rockville Centre, NY

78d • $56,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The position involves monitoring and overseeing the work study program, completing verification for continuing students selected for verification after submitting their FAFSAs, and reviewing all students who have received any Federal Aid within the academic year to ensure they meet the required GPA and completion pace to receive federal aid.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 to 5 years of work-related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience with databases
• Familiarity with PowerFaids

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the Federal Work Study program.
• Process the work study payroll.
• Monitor student and department work study budgets.
• Supervise work study students.
• Review submitted work study time sheets for student workers.
• Complete verification for continuing students selected for verification after submitting their FAFSAs.
• Submit corrections on CPS and package students after the verification process.
• Meet with students and parents regarding their financial hardships.
• Advise students and/or parents with their financial aid questions.
• Answer phones and cover the counter.
• Review all students who have received any Federal Aid within the academic year to ensure they meet the required GPA and completion pace.
• Act as a liaison between Advancement for packaging students awarded Continuing student scholarships.

Benefits

• Excellent health and dental insurance options
• Generous time off
• Tuition benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees