Financial Aid Coordinator

🇺🇸 Bethlehem, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $37K - $45K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ May 7th, 2026

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Lehigh University is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator. The Coordinator will provide administrative and clerical support to the Office of Financial Aid and leadership while offering superior customer service to students and families navigating financial aid and admissions. This role involves managing office logistics, supporting fiscal operations, and coordinating work-study and study abroad financial processes.

Highlights

Provides multi-channel support and interprets complex federal and institutional financial aid policies.
Partners with stakeholders to resolve inquiries and maintain an equitable, service-oriented environment.
Manages office logistics, supply procurement, and process documentation improvements.
Supports leadership with calendar management, meeting coordination, and petition preparations.
Handles departmental budgeting, vendor payments, and audit documentation.
Coordinates personnel processes including hiring, onboarding, and payroll for work-study staff.
Guides students on study abroad financial planning and manages travel grants using Banner software.
Requires High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 years of related experience; financial aid experience preferred.
Customer service experience is mandatory, with an ability to multitask under high demand.
Compensation ranges approximately from $37,190 to $44,640 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.