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Hiram College invites applicants to apply for the position of Financial Aid Specialist.

Hiram College was established in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. It is a nationally respected, private residential liberal arts college located 30 miles east of Cleveland. Hiram has recently rebranded with The New Liberal Arts theme, along with major investments in learning technologies. It is an exciting time to be a Hiram Terrier!

Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Specialist’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following*:
- Counsel prospective, admitted, and current students regarding all financial aid-related matters
- Complete management of student caseload which includes, but is not limited to:
  
  Analyze application
  
  Perform verification and needs’ analysis
  
  Determine financial aid awards according to federal and state regulations, institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines
  
  Utilize professional judgment
- Assist with outreach activities that may include any/all of the following, which may/may not fall within normal business hours:
  
  Conduct presentations and workshops on all aspects of financial aid
  
  Represent the Financial Aid Office at Open Houses and Orientations
- Serve as a liaison to other departments across the college
- Programmatic responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  
  Oversight of the College’s Federal Work-Study program
  
  Coordination of the processing of state grants
  
  Coordination of overall file management
  
  Oversight of student loan programs
- Ensure institutional policies related to position and Banner procedures are up-to-date in the office policy manual
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Other duties as assigned
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Two to three years’ experience in a college/university environment, preferably in a Financial Aid Office, or customer service-related field
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume of activity
- Proven attention to detail
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Aptitude to learn computer software
- Proficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in digital reproduction
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community
Application Process

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity
Hiram College is seeking adjunct faculty in mathematics to teach one section of Statistics (MATH 10800) on-campus for the fall 2020 12-week semester.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in the content discipline is required; Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred; Education is verified through background checks.
Teaching experience required; higher education teaching experience or expertise demonstrated through progressive professional preferred.

Responsibilities:
- Provides expertise in the assign content area and maintains current knowledge in the field. Subjects covered in MATH 10800 include: categorical and quantitative data, association and correlation, randomness, probability, confidence intervals, inference, and linear regression.
- Fosters student learning through innovative teaching practices in these face-to-face classes by presenting academic material, facilitating classroom discussions, and assessing student performance.
- Communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all members of the Hiram College community.
- Responds with urgency to meeting students during office hours or through email.
- Demonstrates organization and effective professional judgment.
Review of applications with begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

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Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity
Hiram College invites applications for the position of Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions. We seek a dynamic professional with experience in academic enrollment and public presentations.

Hiram College was established in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. It is a nationally respected, private residential liberal arts college located 30 miles east of Cleveland. The College’s distinctive academic calendar offers students the opportunity for a 3-week intensive course, study abroad program, internship, or research experience every semester. Hiram has recently rebranded with The New Liberal Arts theme, along with major investments in learning technologies. It is an exciting time to be a Hiram Terrier!

The Admissions Counselor is the primary contact person between prospective students, their communities, and Hiram College. The counselor makes frequent public presentations regarding Hiram College, its programs, and its services. The incumbent will conduct individual interviews, meetings, and group discussions with various stakeholders. This position is a full-time, professional staff, exempt position with benefits.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following*:
- Interviews and group information sessions, recruitment travel, evaluation of applicants for admission, and regular follow-up communication with students and constituencies.
- Communicate effectively with students and alumni, faculty, and administrators including strong utilization of social media.
- Maintain active contact with designated target recruitment populations as well as the extended recruitment team in designated recruitment territories.
- Respond to inquiries from families and prospective students as needed.
- Must develop: A complete understanding of the admission and recruitment policies of Hiram College; a detailed knowledge of academic programs offered by Hiram; an in-depth knowledge of the policies and procedures governing the distribution of student financial aid; broad-based knowledge of student activities, residential life, athletic programs, learning support services, and other extra-academic programs and services provided by Hiram; and familiarity with educational records including high school transcripts and evaluation systems, standardized tests scores, international educational records, and college transcripts.
- Evaluate candidates for admission to Hiram College through review of their educational credentials and personal communication.
- Acting on authority delegated by the Administration of Hiram College, exercise independent judgment in reaching admission decisions in the majority of cases.
- Responsible for the initiation, execution, and analysis of a number of special projects at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Present Hiram College in a favorable light with individuals, small groups, and large groups.
- Resolve conflicts between families of prospective students and Hiram College which arise as part of the admission process.
- Multi-task throughout the day with a variety of duties and projects.
- Travel approximately 8-12 weeks per semester, out-of-state and internationally when required.
- Visit dozens of high schools, colleges, career centers, college fairs, group information sessions, interviews, and college counselor events each year.
- Frequently work evenings and weekends as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.
- Ohio Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
- Admission’s experience at a regionally accredited institution of higher education is preferred.
- Ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community.
- Must possess superior interpersonal and public speaking skills, as well as written and oral communication.
- Evidence of success in the development and maintenance of collaborative relationships.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and the confidence to work independently.
- Ability to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment.
Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity