Administrative Assistant Financial Aid

Administrative Assistant for Financial Aid

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The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

This position greets and directs students, staff and faculty while performing various administrative tasks; primarily responding to general questions regarding college deadlines, financial aid related inquiries, and payment information.

• Acts as liaison for students between Financial Aid and/or the Business Office; as the initial contact for both departments.
• Greets and directs students, staff and faculty to requested destinations in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assists students with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) inquiries as well as Entrance Counseling and general college login information for various college information systems.
• Various mailing duties.
• Performs various data entry.
• Receives rent payments.
• Collects and disburses documents supporting both Financial Aid and Business Office.
• Scans and files documents.
• Work Place and WB Mason requestor and facilitator.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
  
  Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Familiarity with FAFSA and general application requirements.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Accounting

Location: East Hartford, CT