Earlham College Hiring for Hybrid Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Counselor at Richmond, IN Full Time

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Administrative

Description

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that’s just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham’s institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Hybrid Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Counselor to join our team!

Summary: Earlham College is seeking to fill a joint appointment with Financial Aid and Admissions. The successful candidate will serve as Assistant Director of Financial Aid and as an on-campus Admissions Counselor. This position will report approximately 50/50 to Financial Aid and Admissions respectively in the fall semester, and approximately 75/25 to Financial Aid and Admissions respectively in the spring semester and during the summer.

Essential Functions:

• The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the Federal Direct Loan Program, managing all Title IV funds across campus including graduate programs
• Certifies and maintains all outside loan records
• Assists the director in packaging of all returning and new student awards.
• Completes setup and awarding for all of Earlham’s graduate level programs
• Assists the Director with aid year set up and software implementation
• Works directly with students, staff, and faculty.
• Works closely with student accounts, advising students about balances and how to pay for them.
• Participates in enrollment confirmation and financial aid presentations on campus as needed
• Meets and advises prospective students, returning students, and their parents.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Conduct admission presentations for on-campus visitors
• Attend college fairs and visit high schools in assigned territory.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Financial Aid, Banking, or relevant Higher Education Experience
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner and Technolutions Slate is preferred
• Ability to multitask
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Punctuality and reliability
• Be a positive example and resource to all current and prospective Earlham students
• Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham’s Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.