Cornell University

Financial Aid Counselor


Pay$32.91 - $36.04 / hour
LocationIthaca/New York
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: WDR-00046977
      Employer Industry: Higher Education

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $36.04 per hour
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Flexible remote work options within the United States
      - Comprehensive health care options and generous retirement contributions
      - Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
      - Impressive educational benefits including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Evaluate aid application materials and perform accurate need analysis calculations
      - Provide personalized support to students and families navigating aid application processes
      - Engage frequently with students and families through various communication channels
      - Discuss personalized aid offers, eligibility criteria, and financial success with students
      - Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills to support team-oriented goals

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience in student financial aid/scholarships
      - Knowledge of financial aid software systems and federal aid regulations
      - Strong written and oral communication skills
      - Ability to work independently and think critically
      - Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Familiarity with CSS Profile Application and Institutional Methodology (IM) need analysis
      - Experience using PeopleSoft, ImageNow, IDOC, or Workday
      - Fluency in English and a second language

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  • About the company

      Cornell University is a private Ivy League and statutory land-grant research university, based in Ithaca, New York.