Job Description

Assistant Director, Student Financial Services

Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Student Financial Services, the Assistant Director assists in the administration, compliance, and processing of financial aid programs.

 

This position will evaluate, analyze, and process detailed confidential reports to determine student eligibility for financial assistance using both federal and institutional methodology. The Assistant Director provides leadership, administrative effectiveness, and financial aid services through an emphasis on individual attention to students and high-quality customer service.

 

This position will require some evening and weekend hours, as well as travel to other Fordham University campuses.

 

Essential Functions        

• Assists in the management and processing of donor-related scholarships, ROTC, HEOP, Study Abroad, Federal Direct Loans, Private Education Loans, and other special projects as assigned.
• Assists with adjustment of financial aid for compliance issues.
• Interacts with other University offices.
• Assists in all aspects of financial aid administration, including, but not limited to, counseling of students and parents, needs analysis, processing of applications, and packaging.
• Reads, interprets, communicates, and supports compliance with the most recent regulatory releases and/or procedures for assigned programs.

 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

 

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Additional Functions      

• Conducts financial aid and financing presentations.
• Participates in professional development workshops.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of student financial services experience.

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Proven administrative skills, including delivery of high-quality customer service.
• Knowledge of Federal and New York State Financial Aid Programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of Powerfaids and Banner Systems.
• Experience in customer-oriented or consumer credit financing.

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $62,640

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $68,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8560

 

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 9 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. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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