Financial Aid Coordinator

The Financial Aid Coordinator provides financial aid support for undergraduate students by providing information, advice and counsel to students, parents and staff regarding financial aid regulations and programs, including how aid impacts invoices. The position oversees the financial aid packaging for continuing students, awards special groups, administers restricted scholarships, administers the federal work-study program, manages eligibility assessments for special circumstances and general financial aid appeals for additional institutional funds. The position is responsible for the overall management of the financial aid section of the website.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinates for the overall financial aid management of a caseload of students.

• Coordinates for evaluating and sending estimated financial aid packages to current Clarkson students and specials programs.

• Coordinates the overall management and administration of the restricted and endowed scholarship programs including student selection, eligibility review, awarding and budgetary maintenance

• Coordinates the administration of the federal work-study program.

• Manage financial aid sections of the website

• Perform various financial aid functions and processes utilizing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations pertaining to student eligibility, verification, awarding, disbursement, cost of attendance, administrative capability, and compliance

Minimal Qualifications:

• Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in financial aid or related field --Or-- High School diploma with 4 years of experience in a financial aid or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience in financial aid or related field

• Experience in PeopleSoft, ELM, EDconnect, NSLDS, FAA Access

• In-depth knowledge of federal financial aid programs and regulations