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Barnard College · 4 months ago

Associate Director of Financial Aid

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $87K/yr

5+ years exp

Barnard College provides liberal arts education to young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college. The Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for guiding students and families through the financial aid process, managing various aid programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Administer federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, policies and procedures

Perform need analysis and packaging for assigned caseload of prospective and current students with an understanding of the principles of federal methodology including:

Evaluating and calculate awards with a thorough knowledge of and adherence to Barnard’s own policies and procedures

Make professional judgment decisions in extenuating circumstances to determine student's eligibility and awards

Awarding institutional and federal grants, loans and jobs

Estimating federal state and outside need-based grants and loans

Documenting interview and information obtained from families

Assist with other financial aid oversite areas including, but not limited to professional judgement, SAP, and R2T4

Enforce regulatory standards in compliance with Federal, State and Institutional requirements

Counsel students and parents regarding individual circumstances and the office’s response to those needs:

Exercise a comprehensive knowledge of Barnard financial aid policies, procedures and awarding guidelines

Possess a complete knowledge of federal and state programs in order to communicate eligibility for those program to parents and students

Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal and financial information submitted to the Office of Financial Aid

Assist students and parents in understanding financing options available through the Federal Direct lending Program including Stafford and PLUS Loans. Determine eligibility for these programs and process appropriate paperwork

Participate and represent the College at local, state and national conferences and attend selected meetings; Serve on institutional, regional, and national committees based on office needs

Represent the Financial Aid Office at College tabling(study abroad fairs, for ex) and Admissions Open House events. Work closely with Admissions to provide information to staff, high school guidance counselors, prospective students and their parents

Other related duties, tasks and assignments as assigned

Qualification

Federal financial aid programsState financial aid programsTitle IV regulationsPowerFAIDSTechnolutions SlateComputer software applicationsSensitivity to student needs

Required

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in financial aid

Ability to work effectively with students and parents with sensitivity to student needs and development

Excellent communication and writing skills

Proven, in-depth knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs and their requirements, including electronic payment/disbursal systems for Federal and State aid processing and strong knowledge of Title IV regulations

Demonstrated skill in using computer based software applications for program management

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management and team members

Ability to address multiple tasks under dynamic and changing conditions