Job Description

Financial Aid Counselor

Bard College

Financial Aid Counselor

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Bard College seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to coordinate and support the administrative, clerical and operational tasks key to the prosperous functioning of the department. Recently, approximately two-thirds of all Bard students have received some form of assistance from the College and/or federal, state, and private programs and this essential function supports Bard's commitment to increasing access to a Liberal Arts education. The Financial Aid office is a student-centered, customer-service focused department.


It is critical that the individual in this function bring strong verbal and written communication expertise along with a flexible, organized and solutions-oriented approach to all projects. They must be able to handle confidential student information.


The prosperous candidate will excel at working in an environment that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. This is a full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible position located on the Annandale campus of Bard College.


Essential tasks

»Counsel students and parents, respond to phone inquiries, and monitor and respond to financial aid email

»Create and maintain files for prospective and current students

»Review applications, complete verification, resolve discrepant data and eligibility factors (C flags) and review subsequent ISIRs for undergraduate students

»Develop and maintain financial aid expertise in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, through online and in-person trainings

»Process and reconcile alternative loans

»Ensure completion of Direct Loan Exit Counseling for student who graduate or fall below half-time enrollment

»Assist with filing and data entry

»Other tasks as assigned Qualifications required

»Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred

» 3-5 years significant work practice; work practice in a professional office preferred, higher education practice preferred

»Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google; expertise of Ellucian Banner a plus

»Excellent verbal and written communication expertise

»Organization, accuracy and keen attention to detail

»Strong problem-solving, decision-making and time management abilities

»Must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings, as needed

»Must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three professional contact references to Interfolio at:


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AA/EOE

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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