Counsel and advise students and parents on financial aid
process, awarding and financing options. Through appointments,
e-mail, written correspondence, telephone communication explain
financial aid process, NU billing procedures. Provide conflict
resolution with student accounts office, lenders and guarantor.
Monitor satisfactory academic progress.
Represent the financial aid office at Open Houses, student
meetings, workshops and part-time evening programs with recruitment
and advising programs through advisement of the financial aid
process.
Supervise activities and provide technical support for staff
assistants and work study students to assure that procedures meet
federal and NU requirements. Coordinate with staff to assure that
the needs of the counselor caseload is met.
Perform the per-term audit of federal eligibility: adjusting
aid and monitoring satisfactory academic progress; complete Return
of Title IV Fund calculations for withdrawn students within the
established timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations, federal Financial Aid needs
analysis preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational
skills.
- Ability to communicate well by telephone and email.
- Working knowledge of PowerFAIDs, Banner, Microsoft Word and
Excel preferred.
- Experience in student personnel administration preferably in
financial aid or college admissions.
- Skills and knowledge required for this position are typically
acquired through the completion of an Associate's Degree,
certificate program, or equivalent and one or more years of
relevant work experience.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule required.
Position Type
Enrollment
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
106S
Expected Hiring Range:
$48,610.00 - $66,838.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Graduate-Financial-Aid-Counselor_R141505
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