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
compliance 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 Director or
Associate Director of Financial Aid.
Access PowerFAIDS, to support and facilitate the aid process.
Perform other related duties as assigned and based on
departmental need.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3 years of experience, required
- Possess strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and
other Microsoft Office programs.
- The ability to prioritize conflicting demands is essential, as
is the ability to work effectively and comfortably with the
public.
- Have a record of maintaining confidentiality, exercising
discretion, and using good judgment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to anticipate and react
appropriately to a variety of situations and to be
resourceful.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Experience working in Financial Aid, especially with PowerFAIDS
or Perceptive Content software.
- Proven organizational and administrative skills, and the
ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Clear and effective writing, with knowledge of editorial
procedures.
About Us
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal
arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford,
Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile
complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than
2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three
states and ninety-one countries, 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.
Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts
college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate
students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut.
Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent
liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares
students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative
lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students,
faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the
intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class
liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many
opportunities for cultural and social engagement.
The College is committed to building a representative and diverse
faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should
request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to
participate in the application process.
For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate
equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment
to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts
context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute
to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through
their research, teaching, and service.