Goodwin University · 1 day ago
Administrative Assistant for Financial Aid
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expGoodwin University is dedicated to educating a diverse student population in a dynamic environment. The Administrative Assistant for Financial Aid will greet and direct students, staff, and faculty while performing various administrative tasks related to financial aid inquiries and support.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
WorkPlace 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
Qualification
Required
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
Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant customer service experience
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k employer match
Employee & dependent life insurance
Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
PTO program
Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities
Company
Goodwin University
Goodwin University is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Edwin Meyer
Chief Financial Officer
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