Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid Operations ??? Fiscal Management
About the position
Responsibilities
• Examine fiscal records, student accounts, and related data for federal loans and grants, resolving discrepancies with the University and the US Department of Education systems.
• Coordinate the disbursement, drawdown, and excess cash process for Title IV funds for the University.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal financial aid programs, policies, and regulations.
• Perform data analysis, review reports as needed, and prepare backup documentation for audits.
• Research and evaluate issues raised by Colleges concerning processing, errors, enhancements, and coordinate the communication of issues to appropriate technical and operations staff, committees, and management; monitor issues through resolution.
• Assist with updating fiscal limits to allow the disbursement, Perkins Loan inquiries, and reconciliation.
• Attend and represent the department at various council meetings.
• Coordinate, develop, and update training and resource materials for the Colleges.
• Interact with the Colleges, Central Office staff, internal and external auditors, and administrators as appropriate.
• Provide support for daily functions by running various processes and communicating with College staff as needed.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience working in financial aid and/or bursar environment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules (or similar processing technology) and database management programs.
• Knowledge of financial aid Title IV regulations and programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, technical, and research skills.
• Organizational skills to plan and manage a large workload, conflicting priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with financial aid systems implementation and data quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders involved in financial aid processes.
Benefits
• Health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits
• Savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses
• Opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community.
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Responsibilities
• Examine fiscal records, student accounts, and related data for federal loans and grants, resolving discrepancies with the University and the US Department of Education systems.
• Coordinate the disbursement, drawdown, and excess cash process for Title IV funds for the University.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal financial aid programs, policies, and regulations.
• Perform data analysis, review reports as needed, and prepare backup documentation for audits.
• Research and evaluate issues raised by Colleges concerning processing, errors, enhancements, and coordinate the communication of issues to appropriate technical and operations staff, committees, and management; monitor issues through resolution.
• Assist with updating fiscal limits to allow the disbursement, Perkins Loan inquiries, and reconciliation.
• Attend and represent the department at various council meetings.
• Coordinate, develop, and update training and resource materials for the Colleges.
• Interact with the Colleges, Central Office staff, internal and external auditors, and administrators as appropriate.
• Provide support for daily functions by running various processes and communicating with College staff as needed.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
• Experience working in financial aid and/or bursar environment.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules (or similar processing technology) and database management programs.
• Knowledge of financial aid Title IV regulations and programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, technical, and research skills.
• Organizational skills to plan and manage a large workload, conflicting priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with financial aid systems implementation and data quality assurance.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders involved in financial aid processes.
Benefits
• Health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits
• Savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses
• Opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community.
Apply Now
Apply Now