Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is nationally recognized for excellence in nursing education and noted for its comprehensive, innovative academic programs that are responsive to the healthcare challenges of the future.

Helene Fuld College of Nursing is an independent single-purpose institution. Its mission is to provide a dynamic career-ladder approach to nursing education to improve professional practice and contribute to the health of communities.

Description:

The Financial Aid Office at Helene Fuld College of Nursing is dedicated to assisting both return and first-time applicants in their financial aid journey. 

Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid , the Financial Aid Counselor will join a service-oriented team and will be responsible for counseling students and parents in the areas of financial aid.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide top level customer service, advice, and counsel students and families as they make decisions about college planning and financing. Key contact for incoming candidates during the admissions interview process.

• Perform need-analysis and clear financial aid exceptions in Anthology/Ellucian the College’s Student Information System.
• Perform daily/weekly ISIR corrections.
• Work as a team to innovate and coordinate outreach activities to current and prospective students to improve completion rates.
• Provide back-up support in various office functions.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and institutional financial aid regulations and requirements to ensure consistent administration of federal, state, and institutions financial aid funds

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• This position is an on-campus position with the potential for a hybrid (on campus and remote) schedule in the future. This position is not designed to be performed primarily remotely.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree with at least three years (3) of financial aid experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated service aptitude and ability to work independently as well as with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Anthology financial aid software. Preferred but not required.
• Counseling experience in a higher education setting.
• Knowledge of Federal Title IV and New York State regulations.

Benefits Include:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Helene Fuld College of Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Range: $55,000- $65,000 Annually