Financial Aid Coordinator - (P/T)

Drew University is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator - Part-time, hourly position, 25 hours per week preferably from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The duties of the Financial Aid Coordinator are to provide administrative support to the office and to assist the staff with operational support and projects as needed. This position helps identify, record, and direct the flow of data through the Office of Financial Aid. The coordinator also directs the flow of communication with students, in-person, via email, and over the phone, and answers financial aid questions whenever possible, while referring more complex inquiries to the appropriate counselor, when necessary. The coordinator will also support budget processing for leadership across the Enrollment Management division.

Job Responsibilities

• Greets students and families, responds to and triage phone calls and email messages for the financial aid office.
• Requests, reviews, and uploads documents to support student’s financial aid applications into data management systems and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Provides support for administrative and operational tasks in the financial aid office including data processing and keeping the office environment welcoming for guests.
• Provides budget management and processing support to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Strategic Communications and Directors across the division.
• Attends recruitment and retention events as needed, including occasional weekend or evenings.

Job Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA) preferred; or two-years in a related field.

How to Apply

To apply, submit the following materials

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume

Applications will be reviewed as submitted.

About Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

These positions are subject to a background check.