Sr. Financial Aid Counselor (Multiple Vacancies)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $68K - $101K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ July 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Sr. Financial Aid Counselor. The role requires processing financial aid applications accurately and timely while adhering to federal, state, and institutional regulations. This position advises students and parents on financial aid processes, oversees support staff, and represents the department at various university events.

Highlights

Process applications for financial assistance following all relevant regulations and maintain accurate documentation.
Advise students and parents on application completion, budget planning, and debt management.
Oversee tasks of support staff and federal work-study employees, providing training and leadership.
Assist support staff in responding to student inquiries and disseminating information about financial aid.
Represent the Financial Aid department at university functions including orientations and recruitment events.
Required knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs.
Preferred familiarity with financial aid systems such as NSLDS, COD, HESSA, ELM, CPS, ImageNow, Banner, Datatel, or Peoplesoft.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with two years of financial aid administration experience and two years of university management experience.
Salary range: $68,278.48 to $100,509.48 annually.
Position is full-time, nonexempt, with benefits including medical, dental, paid leave, retirement plans, and educational benefits.