What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Counselor (Financial Aid)-Student Financial Services position at InsideHigherEd?
Category : : Professional Staff
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Department : : Student Financial Services
Locations : : Boston, MA
Posted : : Feb 4, 2025
Closes : : Feb 18, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST
Type : : Full-time
Ref. No. : : UNP
Position ID : : 185284
About Bunker Hill Community College :
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Job Description :
- Maintains a caseload of students, which includes performing needs analysis according to FM, completing verification, requesting additional documentation for conflicting information, determining academic progress and other responsibilities related to the financial aid process.
- Reviews Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals and academic plans to determine student aid eligibility.
- Counsels / advises students and parents relating to financial aid application procedures, available resources, eligibility guidelines, regulations, loans, and special circumstances.
- Participates in the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of all Title IV and state programs.
- Acts as a liaison to and supports operation of BHCC Student Central one stop office.
- Review cases of special conditions to determine whether these cases warrant the application of professional judgment.
- Interacts with various agencies / individuals to coordinate student benefits and financial aid.
- Conducts workshops regarding the financial aid application process and procedures for new and renewal applicants.
- Assists in the continued development of the financial aid computer system and integration of all college, federal, and state systems.
- Serves on various department, division, and college committees.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and / or training involving college admissions, academic advisement, career development, or program / project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred Requirements :
Additional Information :
Salary Range : $70,929.00 - $76,416.00 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC / MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.
Grade : 5, Unit Professional position
Review Date : February 18, 2025
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.
Application Instructions :
Bunker Hill Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.
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Salary : $70,929 - $76,416
