The State University of New York · 16 hours ago
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Aid
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expThe State University of New York is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Financial Aid to provide support in financial aid policy and guidance across all SUNY campuses. This role involves collaboration with System Administration staff, addressing financial aid challenges, and representing financial aid at various conferences.
Charter SchoolsEducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all things financial aid related as it impacts SUNY
Works proactively with System Administration and campuses to address financial aid challenges, including FAFSA completion and aid awarding
Regular and ongoing interaction with all campuses, giving equal attention to State-operated campuses and community colleges to provide policy guidance on all federal and state financial aid programs, topics and concerns
Collaborate with numerous System Administration offices, including Budget, Government Relations, Community Services, Audit, Open SUNY, SUNY Online, Institutional Research (IR), Institutional Technology (IT), Internal Control and Counsel's Office
Represent System Administration as needed at local, state and national conferences including Federal Student Aid (SFA), SUNYFAP and NYSFAAA
Supervise Aid for Part Time Study fund reallocations, necessary scholarship related activities, financial aid related correspondence with external parties, and SUSTA appropriations in conjunction with the Project Manager for Enrollment Management and appropriate offices
Collaborate with University Audit to identify potential risk for campuses with regard to program compliance. Use information from the federal single audit, program reviews and campus inquiries to assess needs. Provide guidance and policy training support as necessary
Collaborate with IR and IT to identify needed data parameters for state and federal financial aid programs, enrollment, degree and demographic student information. Provides guidance, to IR and IT staff, regarding State and federal financial aid programs statutory and regulatory requirements. In conjunction with Enrollment Data Management team, analyze data and provide findings to the Enrollment Management SUNY Leadership as needed. Work with IR to produce requested financial aid spreadsheets for Executive Leadership team
Liaison to HESC regarding New York State (NYS) administered financial aid policy and processing issues. Provide feedback and recommendations regarding NYS administered financial aid programs
Serve as a member of any cross-collaborative efforts with other state agencies to discuss and provide feedback on proposed processing, regulatory and/or legislative changes to all NYS financial aid programs
Facilitates meetings and discussions to ensure SUNY is in compliance with the federally mandated requirements. Provides regular and ongoing support to IR and campus staff during the annual review and implementation process
Coordinator and chair of the SUNY Financial Aid Plan committee, gather feedback and propose needed modifications based on regulatory and/or legislative changes. Facilitate committee activities and draft updated financial aid plan for campus use. Provide modified plan, provide guidance to financial aid directors and direction to IT staff
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Enrollment Operations and the Office of EOP on the work of the Enrollment Advisors in the Office of Enrollment Operations, who will be tasked with admissions document review, EOP financial verification, and Financial Aid verification. In conjunction with the Senior Director for Enrollment Operations, responsible for strategic and tactical design and oversight of operational processes for the same
Liaise with any System financial aid entities/shared service models
Lead activities of Student Financial Aid Services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial aid administration
Experience in reading and applying regulatory and legislative language
Excellent writing skills
Experience in developing technical training materials
Experience in conducting training using all media including webinars
Ability to handle multiple projects
Benefits
NYS health insurance
Free dental and vision coverage
Competitive retirement options
Tuition assistance
Parental leave at full pay
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday time
13 days of paid holidays per year
21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year
Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Company
The State University of New York
The State University of New York is a system of public institutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$113.05MKey Investors
Lumina FoundationDasny
2024-07-17Grant· $0.05M
2023-09-13Debt Financing· $113M
Leadership Team
Robert Griffin
Founding Dean
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