Financial Aid Counselor

Full Time
Hartford, CT 06106
Posted
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Posting Details

Position Information

Title
Financial Aid Counselor

Department
Financial Aid Office

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year
52

Open Date
05/02/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary
Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. 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.

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.
  • 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 compliancy 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 office leadership.Access PowerFAIDS, to support and facilitate the aid process.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience preferred.
  • Work experience can be used in lieu of.

Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment.

Posting Number
S00902

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