Student Financial Aid Counselor

Description

U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Thomas College as a top college in Maine for social mobility. Our clear career focus and one-of-a-kind Guaranteed Job Program™ makes it possible to advance faster in the arts and sciences, business, and education. Earn an undergraduate degree in three years and then choose from a variety of in-person or online graduate degree programs that can be completed in one-year or two. Located in Waterville, Maine, Thomas College is your pathway to a promising future, guaranteed. Learn more at thomas.edu.  

Thomas seeks a student financial aid counselor effective June 2025 to join our student financial services team. The student financial aid counselor’s primary responsibility is to assist our students, and other interested parties, through the financial aid process while keeping the mission of the College a priority.  The counselor will also assist the team with financial aid processes including, but not limited to, federal Direct Loans, work-study, financial aid offers and providing support for some aspects of student accounts receivable.

Preference will be given to candidates with: 

· An associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree is preferred 

· Customer service experience? 

· Strong communication skills 

· Commitment to student success and student financial knowledge? 

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include: 

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.