Financial Aid Counselor

January 29, 2025
Brooklyn Campus
Financial Aid

St. Joseph’s University seeks a full time Financial Aid Counselor for the Office of Financial Aid at its Brooklyn campus.  Under the supervision of the Director and Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Counselor will provide excellent customer service and assistance to a diverse population of students, staff and faculty.  In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing financial aid applications, performing verification and preparing financial aid offers.

Responsibilities

  • Counseling students and their families about financial aid options
  • Packaging students with financial aid
  • Maintaining student files and completing verification
  • Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Representing the Office of Financial Aid at various recruitment events
  • Conducting presentations at on and off campus events
  • Assisting the Director and Associate Director with special projects
  • Administrative duties to include greeting students and visitors at the front desk, covering the main phone line when necessary, scanning documents into imaging system and monitoring levels of supplies
  • Other various duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Must have a demonstrated passion for maximizing efficiency
  • Must be highly organized
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information and Application Process

The position is a full time, Monday through Friday position; however some evening and/or weekend hours are required during peak processing times or for recruitment/outreach events.  Periodic travel for professional development and training will also be necessary.  This position may require occasional travel to the Long Island campus when needed.

Annual salary: $40,000 - $45,000

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Vanessa Barrios ([email protected]), Associate Director of Financial Aid, 245 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.  

It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies.

The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.

Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document, with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work, no later than your third day of employment.