Financial Aid Counselor / Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Financial Aid Counselor / Assistant Director Of Financial Aid

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The Office of Financial Aid believes that making an impact and addressing critical issues in the world demands an undergraduate experience that reflects a diversity of views, backgrounds, and life experiences. We actively seek students from all income groups and have need-blind admissions, which means that an applicant's ability or inability to pay the cost of tuition does not determine our admission decision.

Responsibilities

We seek to hire a Financial Aid Counselor or Assistant Director of Financial Aid with a focus on graduate students. Counsellors and Assistant Directors are responsible for the following :

• Evaluating financial aid application forms and federal income tax returns
• Gathering applicant data to comply with federal regulations
• Packaging and adjusting awards
• Communicating with prospective and current students and their parents to answer their questions and guide them to financing options
• Reviewing appeals for additional aid
• Collaborating on cases handled by colleagues in Financial Aid Award Committee
• Contributing to review of office policies in FAAC

This is a dual graded position posting. The candidate's qualifications / experience will determine if the position is filled at the Counselor or Assistant Director level.

Assistant Director Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 4+ years financial aid experience required. Quantitative and analytical skills; organizational skills; attentiveness to detail required. Experience utilizing computer systems as well as skills with various applications (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Banner, etc.) preferred. Experience with managing communication outreach via social media is a plus.

Counselor Education and Experience

1-2 years of related experience preferred. Experience utilizing computer systems as well as skills with various applications (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Banner, etc.) preferred. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the administration of financial aid programs in a financial aid office required.

Competencies :

Salary Grade : 9 / 10

Additional Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter. Brown University cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion : All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines

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