The Opportunity

The Financial Aid Coordinator interfaces with students to determine financial aid options and assists them through the student finance process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts financial aid information sessions and assists prospective and current students with completion of their financial aid applications.
• Informs students on available funding in accordance to their needs assessment as well as communicates with loan co-signers when necessary.
• Contacts outside agencies regarding students’ eligibility for assistance.
• Verifies and collects student aid reports from active students.
• Determines eligibility for and tracking of Federal Work-Study awards.
• Conducts entrance and exit interviews with students, advising them of repayment schedule calculations.
• Contacts students to advise them of impending delinquent loan status.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in financial aid, financial counseling, or collections required.
• Efficiently and effectively utilize a personal computer and related software including Microsoft Office, financial tracking software and the Internet.
• Must be detailed oriented with good organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong orientation towards customer service and responsiveness.
• Work full-time and maintain regular and predictable attendance. Able to work hours that support day, evening and weekend school operations.
• Previous knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs is preferred.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Daniel Webster College is committed to offering our employees a benefits package that will allow them to find a balance between their professional and personal lives as well as the opportunity for career development.

Please apply online at:

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