Financial Aid Assistant
(Female, Age 25) from Deerfield, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Financial Aid Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $25,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 50 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Deerfield, NY |
| Years Experience | 1 year |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work in a Financial Aid Office of a private Christian university–we have about 2500 students and about 150 staff.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
3 weeks vacation/sick leave, health/dental/vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, tuition waiver
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes, I work with others in different offices and also assist students. I generally like this a lot about my job, but sometimes it can get overwhelming.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Office, I like the environment, but I don’t have windows in my office, as it’s in a basement, which I wish was different.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 4
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 3
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 8
The Actual Work: 2
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Internet
What was the application process?
paper application and submitted resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Start at the entry level and just get more knowledgeable about financial aid and federal regulations.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
organizational skills, social skills, financial aid knowledge
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes, experiencial knowledge is necessary, but you gain it as you go
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be willing to learn constantly.
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