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Barnard College · 2 days ago

Financial Aid Graduate Assistant

New York City, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$22/hr - $22/hr

Barnard College is seeking a Financial Aid Graduate Assistant to provide hands-on professional experience in higher education administration. This role involves assisting students and families through the financial aid lifecycle, managing online application systems, and supporting data operations and special projects.

Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for students and families by responding to a high volume of telephone and email inquiries related to financial aid and billing processes

Support the management of online financial aid application systems (Slate and PowerFAIDS), ensuring accurate document tracking and data entry

Support the Data Team with data processes and workflow coordination including, data collection and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems and reports

Assist with routine reporting, documentation preparation, and maintenance of organized digital records

Contribute to special projects, including support for specialized application processes, such as the HEOP and communications, and other projects as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a Graduate Program

Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and organization skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including knowledge of formatting, formulas, filters, pivot tables, and basic analysis

Maintaining confidentiality

Preferred

Preferably within a higher education field

Company

Barnard College

Barnard College provides liberal arts education to young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college.

Founded in 1889

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://barnard.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Eileen DiBenedetto

Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance

Kelli A. Murray, JD, MBA

Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer

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