Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Connecticut

Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Office

Regular

40

Exempt

52

05/21/2024

Yes

Full Time

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. 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.

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Financial Aid Counselor assists in upholding the highest levels of customer service to all Trinity students as it relates to institutional aid processes, timelines, and communication supporting the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of Trinity applicants and students. The Financial Aid Counselor is a key member of the enrollment team, utilizing broad knowledge of policy and practices in admissions and financial assistance. The position may often be the first point of contact with Trinity College, and therefore, must become familiar with college personnel, operations, and events, and be capable of creating a positive first impression of the College. The Financial Aid Counselor will join a service-oriented team and is responsible for counseling students and parents in all areas of financial aid.

Service-minded, team-oriented and with abilities/interest in working on computers and within software systems.

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