The City University of New York · 5 hours ago
Financial Aid Manager
Queens, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $106K/yr
6+ years expThe City University of New York is seeking a Financial Aid Manager for LaGuardia Community College, which serves a diverse student population. The role involves administering financial aid systems, ensuring compliance with state aid programs, and providing guidance to students regarding their financial aid eligibility and processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Administers, monitors and troubleshoots CUNY financial aid systems as well as Federal and NY State systems in order to ensure integrity of student databases and timely and accurate delivery of funds
Notifying students of aid requirements to maintain eligibility for all NYS aid programs (e.g., Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Part-Time TAP, Excelsior, TAP Workforce, etc.)
Provide program updates, and conduct staff training in regards to state aid eligibility as needed
Advise students of the academic appeal, and waiver process in accordance with state aid academic progress standards
Verify students enrollment, payments processed, and evaluation of transfer credits if applicable
Ensure students courses are applicable to their major
Work with external offices e.g., Testing, Admissions, and Registrar to ensure students High School credentials, residency, and tuition charges are accurate
Work with the Veterans Certifying Officer, and the Bursar to ensure state aid payments are accurately posted to the appropriate students accounts, and awards are not duplicated
Ensure staff assisting with the programs abide by all NYS HESC policies and procedures
Process monthly HESC award rosters
Provide monthly reports to supervisor, and colleagues
Prepare end of term reports, and assist in CUNY Internal Audits as needed
Respond to inquiries from CUNY, NYS, and the campus community as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required
Preferred
Experience with CUNYFirst, NYSHESC Certification System, CUNY Degree Works, CUNY Financial Aid Certification Systems
Knowledgeable of all New York State aid programs, requirements and system processes
Knowledgeable of Microsoft suite
Excellent oral, and written communication skills
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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