University of Mount Saint Vincent · 5 months ago
Temporary Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Part time
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40/hr - $45/hr
2+ years expThe University of Mount Saint Vincent is an inclusive liberal arts university committed to the holistic development of its students. They are seeking a Temporary Assistant Director of Financial Aid to evaluate, approve, and award financial aid to students, while fostering effective relationships with key offices to enhance customer satisfaction.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive outreach to students including email, phone and text
Schedule appointments with current and prospective students
Assess the financial need of students and advise students and parents regarding financial aid options, process and requirements
Evaluate Student Academic Progress and facilitate the appeal process
Perform standard and customized report writing for Banner and Excel
Troubleshoot Banner issues within the office to help increase efficiency
Assist in daily processing of COD and CPS when assigned
Assist with the development and coordination of yearly activities including the development of new literature, forms, mass communication plan
Prepare documentation with Director for Uniform Audit (A-133) and other federal and state reports
Work closely with Financial Aid consultants as needed
Complete and Assist with Yearly Banner Roll, FISAP Reporting, Monthly reconciliation including Pell & Direct Loans and Perkins reporting
Manage, maintain, and counsel an assigned caseload of prospective and current students
Work closely with first generation University students and families
Review and approve Refund requests
Work closely with Admission team to provide presentations and one on one counseling during programmed events occasionally required on weekends such as but not limited to: Accepted Students Day, Open House, Early Action Brunch, Last Look Weekend, and evening outreach
Create and present workshops on and off campus to encourage FAFSA filing of prospective students and clearance for continuing students
Work closely with Oxley Advisors and Program Directors to provide lists and information on students with outstanding balances
Foster and maintain partnerships across programs
Engage students through financial literacy workshops
Work closely with Student Accounts
Assist with NYS HESC awards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Two years minimum experience directly related to the duties listed above
Extensive knowledge of financial aid policies, procedures and eligibility requirements
Ability to create and maintain an environment that fosters team solutions across various departments on campus
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Able to maintain a positive, upbeat attitude; have a proactive approach in a fast-paced work environment
Experience providing excellent customer service and have the ability to use positive language in challenging situations
Preferred
Banner, Argos, ED Connect, COD, NSLDS, Microsoft Office experience preferred
Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Company
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Few schools can offer what Mount Saint Vincent does.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Abed A. Elkeshk
Executive Vice President, Treasurer & CFO, 2010 - present; VP Finance, Treasurer & CFO 2007 -2010
Gabriella Sánchez
Student Accounts Representative & Assistant to CFO
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