Associate Director of Financial Aid Management

Associate Director Of Financial Aid

The Associate Director of Financial Aid reports to the Director of Financial Aid and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the functional areas in the Financial Aid Office. The Associate Director represents the office in administrative and public venues and has a key role in decision making and policy development. The Associate Director has extensive knowledge of the management and administration of all financial aid programs and is expected to assume a leadership role in the absence of the Director of Financial Aid.

Example of Duties

• Provide leadership and direction for all operations of the Financial Aid Office.
• Supervise all front-line support staff and temporary employees.
• Manage and reconcile the Direct Loan Program.
• Manage and reconcile the Pell Grant Program.
• Oversee the return and reporting of federal (Title IV) and state refunds related to R2T4 processing.
• Assist in the completion of all federal, state, and institutional reports (FISAP, PPA, IPEDS, etc.)
• Perform need analysis and assist with the awarding and authorization of awards.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all federal and state regulations.
• Serve as the Secondary Destination Point Administrator for the Student Aid Information Gateway, and Department of Education Common and Origination Disbursement (COD) system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in student aid operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student financial aid regulations and experience in the administration of financial aid programs.
• Familiarity with Direct Loan processing.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong organizational, public speaking, interpersonal, including verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external groups with a diverse background and strong commitment to world-class customer service
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently on time-sensitive functions in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) based on the needs of the College.

The completion of a background check will be required for selected candidates.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting annual salary for this position is $70,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
• Vacation: 154 hours
• Sick: 105 hours
• Personal: 28 hours
• Floating Holiday: 14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account