Financial Aid Counselor

Company: Hult International Business School
Location: Leominster
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

The OpportunityThe Financial Aid Counselor is a student facing role, who also works closely with our Enrollment teams around the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working with financial aid on a global scale.Hult International Business School is a place for those made to do. We adapt to the changing requirements and student demands of Higher Education and believe in being solution oriented and applying a growth mindset.Extensive training and professional development opportunities are key to keeping our staff happy, informed, and federally compliant, and is highly encouraged and supported by staff in the Finance department.The position is based at Hult International Business School's campus in Cambridge, MA and reports to the Director of Financial Aid.The Financial Aid department works with students from four of Hult's campuses globally - Dubai, London, Boston, and San Fransisco, however we have an office schedule of 9 am - 5:30 pm EST.Staff may be expected to work outside of these hours occasionally for large, campus-wide events. Hult's positions are currently hybrid, allowing for three days of in-office work and two days working from home.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform federal need-analysis to determine aid eligibility, and award federal student aid to both undergraduate and postgraduate studentsAward all private student loans to Hult studentsCreate and send Award Letters to students for Financial Aid award noticesManage budget adjustment and student appeals processEnsure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policyCounsel and advise both prospective and current students on the financial aid process, and financing optionsProvide administrative support to the Director of Financial AidAnswer student emails via FreshDesk ticketing system regarding financial aidWork jointly with Student Accounts counselors to ensure students understand their student statement as well as the impact of their financial aidCollaborate with Hult's Enrollment teams to provide students with the data they need to make an informed decision on enrollmentPresent webinars on various topics to students as part of Financing webinar seriesManage email communications for the Financial Aid department to studentsReport enrollment status and maintain records in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for studentsOther projects as needed or assignedProfessional Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum 1 Year financial aid experienceKnowledge of financial aid rules and regulationsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to independently manage multiple priorities and responsibilities in a fast paced environment, while maintaining composure and discretionAbility to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment independentlyAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingStrong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to work cooperatively with a wide range of individualsReliability, confidentially and integrityPlease note that you must have the right to work in United States to be considered for this position.About usHult is a new kind of non-profit business school that constantly innovates to meet the needs of students, employers, and society in a world that is changing faster than ever before. More than a business school, Hult is a dynamic and multicultural community that educates, inspires, and connects some of the most forward-thinking business talent from around the world.What we doHult International Business School is a non-profit educational pioneer and the first triple accredited US business school. Ranked by the Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek, Hult offers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs across its global campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, Shanghai, and New York. The school's philosophy is that business skills can only truly be learned by doing. By immersing students from all over the world in practical, hands-on experiences from day one, this fresh approach to education is creating a global community of confident, entrepreneurially minded graduates, ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.Solving problems and overcoming challenges is what our students do: all year, every year. We bring together creative, open-minded people from all over the world to find solutions to the world's most pressing issues by doing business, not just studying it. So they graduate with the skills and the mindset to be ready for anything.And now we're looking for talented workforce that think the same way.We seek to promote an environment for our students, faculty, and staff that welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, religions, genders, sexual identities, abilities, and personal circumstances in a spirit of inclusivity and belonging. At Hult, we believe that it's through our diversity that we find our strength.Mission statementWe strive to be the most relevant business school in the world. By using our global reach and always being creative, entrepreneurial, and on the cutting edge, our aim is to have a positive impact on individuals and organizations by transforming their management practices. In so doing, we hope to be the business school of choice for existing and aspiring leaders. We will contribute to sustainable growth, helping leaders to integrate commercial success and societal well-being.Equal opportunities at HultHult is dedicated to actively creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing opportunity regardless of gender, religion, race, color, sexual identity, disability, ethnicity, age, and all the individual identities that make us unique. If you require any accommodation to assist you in the interview process, please submit this with your inquiry.Hult offers competitive salaries and benefits in a global, empathetic, and highly multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking school, we'd love to hear from you.LegalHult International Business School is a 501 -(3) non-profit educational organization registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) to award U.S. degrees. Students are awarded a joint U.S. and U.K. degree on successful completion of the program. The U.K. degree is awarded by the Ashridge (Bonar Law Memorial) Trust, known as Ashridge, with which Hult has a strategic alliance.

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