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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Program Specialist

United States-Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Counselor to join Salem State University's Financial Aid team. The role focuses on helping students navigate funding complexities, determining eligibility, and awarding aid funds to MASFA applicants, along with supporting certification and reconciliation duties.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Determining eligibility and awarding aid funds to MASFA applicants

Providing support in regards to certification and reconciliation of other state funds

Performing other aid administration duties

Qualification

Financial Aid regulationsPeopleSoftMA State Aid ProgramsOrganizational skillsTechnology skillsDiversity communicationInterpersonal communicationAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communicationConfidential information handling

Required

Associate degree

Minimum three years of experience in a financial aid office, or five years within higher education

Knowledge of Federal and State Aid regulations

Background and/or experience working and communicating with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences

Experience exercising discretion and handling confidential information

Preferred

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Professional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills and a high level of attention to detail

Possess strong technology skills

Experience working with PeopleSoft

Experience with MA State Aid Programs and systems (Massaid, MASFA Applications)

Company

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.

Boston, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mass.gov/eolwd

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Adriana León

Chief Financial Officer

Tony Fantasia

Chief Information Officer

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