Assistant Director of Financial Aid Florham

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Job Title

Assistant Director of Financial Aid--Florham

Campus

Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department

Financial Aid-Florham

Hiring Manager

Renee Volak

Hiring Manager Title

University Director of Financial Aid

College

Position Type

Professional Administrative

Grade

FLSA

Exempt

Faculty Rank

Salary

$50,000

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA/HSA.

Status

Full-Time

Months Worked

12 Month

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid and/or the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position will interview students to determine financial aid eligibility and prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines. This position will also participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects. In addition, this position will provide guidance/supervision to the Financial Aid Counselors, the Financial Aid Coordinators, and clerical staff and the student workers.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree and at least three years of Financial Aid Counseling experience.

2. Effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.

3. Knowledge of electronic financial aid delivery systems.

4. Computer proficiency for Financial Aid applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Datatel strongly preferred.

5. Ability to work in a cooperative and customer service environment.

6. Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and nationally.

7. Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or at other locations as required.

8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.