Directors of Financial Aid

Associate Director of Financial Aid

Barnard College, United States

about 19 hours ago

Location

New York City, NEW YORK

Job Type

FullTime

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Job

Associate Director of Financial Aid

Job Summary

Under the supervision of one of the Senior Associate Directors of Financial Aid, the Associate Director(s) is responsible for helping guide students and families through the financial aid process, reviewing and processing student financial aid records and performing a variety of tasks and duties required to ensure eligibility and receipt of federal, state and institutional aid programs. The individual will also have responsibility for coordinating programs that can include the following and which may rotate among Associate Director(s) as determined by the Executive Director:

Oversee, manage and coordinate the double degree program with Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS); work with JTS and the Executive Director to develop student budgets. Determine both Barnard & JTS grant, loan and job eligibility, and communicate information to the Director of the JTS Program. Revise JTS student packages each semester as program decisions are finalized.

Oversee, manage and coordinate the external funding source process. This includes posting of all external funding award sources (VA Benefits, community scholarships, tuition remission, etc..), adjusting aid packages, reconciling funds, and collaborating with Bursar's office to ensure timely payment of scholarship checks.

Oversee hiring, training, performance reviews, project delegation, etc.. of Federal Work Study (FWS) workers.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Administer federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures

Perform need analysis and packaging for assigned caseload of prospective and current students with an understanding of the principles of federal methodology including:

Evaluating and calculate awards with a thorough knowledge of and adherence to Barnard's own policies and procedures

Make professional judgment decisions in extenuating circumstances to determine student's eligibility and awards

Awarding institutional and federal grants, loans and jobs

Estimating federal state and outside need-based grants and loans

Documenting interview and information obtained from families

Assist with other financial aid oversite areas including, but not limited to professional judgement, SAP, and R2T4

Enforce regulatory standards in compliance with Federal, State and Institutional requirements.

Counsel students and parents regarding individual circumstances and the office's response to those needs:

Exercise a comprehensive knowledge of Barnard financial aid policies, procedures and awarding guidelines

Possess a complete knowledge of federal and state programs in order to communicate eligibility for those program to parents and students

Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal and financial information submitted to the Office of Financial Aid

Assist students and parents in understanding financing options available through the Federal Direct lending Program including Stafford and PLUS Loans. Determine eligibility for these programs and process appropriate paperwork

Participate and represent the College at local, state and national conferences and attend selected meetings; Serve on institutional, regional, and national committees based on office needs

Represent the Financial Aid Office at College tabling(study abroad fairs, for ex) and Admissions Open House events. Work closely with Admissions to provide information to staff, high school guidance counselors, prospective students and their parents

Other related duties, tasks and assignments as assigned

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work effectively with students and parents with sensitivity to student needs and development

Excellent communication and writing skills

Proven, in-depth knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and their requirements, including electronic payment/disbursal systems for Federal and State aid processing and strong knowledge of Title IV regulations Demonstrated skill in using computer based software applications for program management Excellent organizational and analytical skills

High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management and team members

Ability to address multiple tasks under dynamic and changing conditions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in financial aid

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of PowerFAIDS Knowledge of Technolutions Slate

Work Arrangement

This job is currently a hybrid position, but may require a presence in the office up to five times a week, including for team and full staff meetings and other times as directed by the supervisor.

Salary Range

$82,000 - $87,000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company

Barnard College

Time Type

Full time