Financial Aid Counselor
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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.Minimum Qualifications:

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.Preferred Qualifications: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 Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready.We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.For general information on working at Wentworth and Benefits, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr