Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Company: SUNY Maritime College
Location: Bronx
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description:
SUNY Maritime College is located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and Midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:
Responsibilities:

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• Determine financial aid eligibility and award students aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations
  
• Responsible for the management of the federal student loan portfolio include loan certification, import/export of data, disbursement, and reconciliation
  
• Manage Default Aversion Program
  
• Responsible for NYS Scholarships & Grants processing including awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation
  
• Develops, documents, and supports standardized and/or customized financial aid reports from the college's information database
  
• Works closely with Associate Director to review Argos reports in order to manage workload assignments and perform quality assurance.
  
• Assist in creating a service-oriented environment committed to supporting student educational goals by providing high quality financial aid counseling and support, and providing a comprehensive approach to financial aid and student accounts advisements
  
• Counsel students and parents on all aspects of aid programs and financing options
  
• Test and implement technologies to support and enhance office
  
• Attend/host workshops and open house events for prospective and accepted students
  
• Other duties and projects as required
  
  Weekend and evening hours requiredRequirements:
  
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  • Bachelors' degree
    
  • At least 4 years experience working with federal financial aid programs and regulations
    
  • Experience in the area of Student Financial Services
    
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    
  • Knowledge of Banner, Argos, & SUNY SICAS preferred
    
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
    
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse dynamic team of professionals
    
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
    
  • Ability to meet deadlines
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
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    • Master's degree
      
      
      Additional Information:
      Classification/Salary Range: The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is a United University Professions (UUP) position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please visit ).
      Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
      Special Notes: This is a full-time, calendar year appointment UUP Position. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
      Budget Title: Assistant Director of Financial AidLocal Title: Assistant Director of Financial AidLine #: 00685
      SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: .
      SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.
      SUNY Maritime is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.
      Pursuant to , no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at .
      If you need a disability related accommodation, please call The Office of Human Resource Services at (718) 409-7303 or email at . In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7350. It can also be viewed on line by selecting University Police at .
      
      Application Instructions:
      Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Applicants are asked to submit the following with application:
      
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      • Resume/CV
        
      • Cover letter
        
      • Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
        
      • Names and contact information of three professional references
        
        Returning Applicants - to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.PI186386375

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