Wentworth Institute of Technology
Student Financial Services Counselor
Boston, MA, US · Mid
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About the role
- The Student Financial Services Counselor plays a critical role in supporting the recruitment, advising, retention, and financial operations of the institution.
- These contributions are achieved by providing comprehensive financial aid and student accounts service to students and families.
- Acting as a comprehensive resource to current and prospective graduate, undergraduate, and professional development students, Student Financial Services Counselor act as the primary service provider for all financial aid and student account counseling.
Responsibilities
- Support the administration, processing, and assessment of multiple financial aid vehicles including federal, state, and institutionally sponsored aid programs for assigned student caseload.
- All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, as well as student accounts policies.
- Experience with student information systems (e.g., Banner, Flywire, Campus Logic, Slate, Workday) and financial aid/loan portals.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and handle sensitive financial matters with discretion.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 1-3+ years of experience in student accounts, financial aid, or related financial services in higher education.
- Commitment to participate and engage in ongoing professional development including attendance and presentation opportunities available within state, regional and national professional organizations.
- Excellent, detail-oriented communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
- Position Details:
- The job grade for this position is Grade 4.
- The expected salary for this position is between $53,000.00
- to $64,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
- At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
- Compensation and Benefits
Compensation
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
- We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
- The expected salary for this position is between $53,000.00
Benefits
- We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
- Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
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