Financial Aid Counselor

Position Information

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Title

Financial Aid Counselor

Overview

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community College with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Location

Blackwood Campus

Department

Financial Aid

Days and Hours

See special instructions

Requisition Number

Job Description

POSITION GOALS

The Financial Aid Counselor will report directly to the Director of Financial Aid and will perform verification, package financial aid awards, and assist with processing related to these tasks. They provide customer service to students in person and via telephone.

The Financial Aid Counselor will remain consistent with Camden County College's acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplaces and society.

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

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.

Benefits

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

09/23/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Category

Administrative/Staff

Application Types Accepted

Main App - Applicant