Financial Aid Counseling & Partnerships Associate

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary : The Office of Enrollment and Student Success (ESS) is a mission-driven organization providing a cohesive experience throughout all phases of the student lifecycle, from the admissions and enrollment process through graduation and beyond, by supporting a connected, comprehensive and student-centered approach to the student experience. An integral component to ESS, the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) administers over $430 million in financial aid (institutional grants and federal loans combined) to undergraduate and graduate students, and is responsible for ensuring adherence to federal, state and institutional regulations relating to student financial aid. Reporting to the Executive Director, Student Financial Assistance, the Financial Aid Counseling & Partnerships Associate is responsible for relationship management and development of their designated student populations, customer, or programs.

Financial Aid Processing

• Demonstrates a firm knowledge of financial aid servicing, counseling, awarding, needs assessment and packaging.
• Understands the academic timelines / calendar for all designated student populations.
• Creates and manages the project plan for their designated student population, or customer.

Compliance

Communications

Data Management

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

People Skills

Hiring Range : $51,455.52 – $84,850.51. GW Staff Approach to Pay and Healthcare Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits.

Campus Location : Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College / School / Department : Enrollment Management Family Enrollment Services Sub-Family Financial Aid Stream Individual Contributor Level 2 Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time Hours Per Week : 40 Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 30 am – 5 : 30 pm Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status Hybrid Telework : Yes Required Background Check : Criminal History Screening, Education / Degree / Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. Internal Applicants Only : No

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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