What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Counselor position at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Job Description
Wentworth is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join the Financial Aid team as soon as possible.
Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid Outreach and Financial Wellness, the Financial Aid Counselor will be responsible for supporting and guiding students and families through the Financial Aid process.
Key Responsibilities
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Wentworth is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to join the Financial Aid team as soon as possible.
Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid Outreach and Financial Wellness, the Financial Aid Counselor will be responsible for supporting and guiding students and families through the Financial Aid process.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with students and families through the review of financial aid applications
- Awarding federal, state, and institutional aid according to Title IV regulations and institutional guidelines
- Serving as a main point of contact for walk-in, phone, and email inquiries
- Providing information about Wentworth and federal policies to students and families.
- A bachelor’s degree and experience working in a financial aid office or higher education environment.
- Knowledge of federal and college financial aid policies and procedures.
- Customer service oriented
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, and PC applications.
- Ellucian Banner experience.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
