What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Counselor position at Blackwood Campus?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Review financial aid applications, performs verifications, packages awards, and fulfills other functions, in compliance with federal, state, and College regulations.
- Provide additional support to the EOF and Student Support Services programs in completing the verification process and posting awards to students’ accounts.
- Utilize sound professional judgement when latitude is allowed in administering financial aid programs, including the review of dependency overrides and special circumstances, USAP appeals, etc.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Colleague or other financial aid processing systems. Knowledgeable about NSLDS, COD, CPS, and other government related sites.
- Participate in campus events and present at financial aid workshops and seminars.
- Maintain a functional knowledge of state, federal and institutional financial aid programs and their corresponding regulations, processes, and procedures.
- Calculate refunds and repayments, and other award adjustments.
- Perform assignments associated with the administration of designated financial funds.
- Comply with all safety, fire, and smoking regulations.
- Complete all mandatory compliance and safety training as scheduled by Human Resources.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
- Computer literacy; ability to understand software functionality and convey understanding to others.
- Ability to reason logically and analyze data; attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a part of a cross-functional team in an innovative environment.
- Patient, resourceful, honest, committed to quality.
- Ability to work an intense environment with a diverse population.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours and evenings and weekends at all college locations.
Camden County College offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees that includes medical, prescription, dental plans, life insurance, short & long- term disability, retirement plans, and a flexible spending account. The College also offers a generous paid time off policy, as well as paid holiday time. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver programs and professional development opportunities.
Special Instructions for Applicants
The standard working hours for this position are as follows:
Academic Year: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Summer: Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Published Salary Range $48,000-$51,000 Job Open Date 11/24/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Administrative/Staff Application Types Accepted Main App - ApplicantAcademic Year: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Summer: Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Salary : $48,000 - $51,000