Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid provides financial aid assistance to Law School students, prospective students, and alumni.

Essential Functions:

- Assists Law School students, prospective students, and alumni with all aspects of financing a legal education.

- Awards Fordham Law grants and loans and performs need analysis (FM and IM).

- Processes federal loan applications using internal systems.

- Administers named scholarships program, including data management, and assists with establishment of new scholarships.

- Conducts entrance/exit interviews.

- Coordinates and maintains web content.

- Assists with financial literacy education, office operations, and preparation/review of ad hoc documents.

Additional Functions:

Assists with the organization of the annual Scholarship Reception.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree.

- Minimum of 2 years of student financial services experience.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong written and oral communication skills required.

- Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service experience.

- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of Banner, PowerFAIDS, and ACES2.

- LSAC Unite.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace applications.

- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (LawNet), including document management, content updates, and intranet administration.

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt (Non-union)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.