Assistant Director of Financial Aid

About Fordham

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.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Law School Financial Aid Office

Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 2 years of student financial services experience.

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

Minimum Salary: $66,555

Maximum Salary: $80,000