Senior Financial Aid Counselor

Responsibilities:             

• Determine financial aid eligibility and award students aid in accordance with federal and institutional policies and regulations; assign estimated cost of attendance budgets, perform accurate FM and IM need analysis calculations, make aid eligibility determinations, package aid in compliance with all applicable rules and policies, and effectively managing an annual caseload of student files.
• Responsible for private loan certification, disbursement, and reconciliation.
• Administer the college’s scholarship programs in collaboration with the Medical College, External Affairs, and the Budget Office.
• Develops a scholarship/financial resources database for students
• Liaise with Cornell University Itaca’s Registrar Office to certify Veteran Benefit and Yellow Ribbon Scholarship.
• Assist in creating a service-oriented environment committed to supporting student educational goals by providing high quality financial aid counseling and support and providing a comprehensive approach to financial aid and student accounts advisements. Discuss personalized aid offers, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, adjustments, special or unusual circumstances, long-term financial success and student debt, Weill Cornell Medicine’s payment options, how external resources (such as outside scholarships) are incorporated into aid offers.
• Test and implement technologies to support and enhance office
• Attend/host workshops, orientation, and open house events for prospective and accepted students
• Other duties and projects as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 2 years experience working with federal financial aid programs and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience or exposure in Student Financial Services
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse dynamic team of professionals
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Weekend and evening hours required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of PowerFAIDs and Jenzabar preferred