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Associate Director for Student Financial Services

Position Number: 5988098
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Financial Aid

Associate Director for Student Financial Services

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 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 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 Director of Financial Aid Technology and Operations for Student Financial Services, the Associate Director for Student Financial Services assists in managing the technical processes related to the utilization of Powerfaids and the design and maintenance of business processes to meet end-user requirements.

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

The Associate Director might be required to work at other Fordham campuses. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Essential Functions

Involved in all areas of financial aid administration and support, including but not limited to the counseling of students and parents, need analysis, processing of applications, packaging, facilitating the utilization of financing options, and coordinating and taking responsibility for the administration of specific financial aid programs, i.e., scholarships, PELL, HEOP, TAP, etc. as assigned.

Reads, interprets, communicates, and supports compliance with most recent regulatory releases and procedures for assigned programs.

Writes preliminary specifications for the development of computer programs and reports, as well as assists with implementation and testing of updated software.

Manages the Award Letter, Missing Information and TAP processes.

Manages and updates the Financial Aid website.

Provides technical support for financial aid processes and reporting.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Responsible for assisting in maintaining and troubleshooting interfaces among the various student systems.

Analyzes large amounts of data using advanced Excel functions, including but not limited to pivot charts and macros.

Trains staff on PowerFAIDS and BANNER navigation.

Performs Financial Aid, Financing, and Admissions presentations.

Participates in professional development workshops.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of four years' diverse experience in financial aid.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proven administrative skills. Verbal and written communication skills.

Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

Effective data analytics and literacy and presentation skills.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred.

Minimum three years' management experience.

Knowledge of Powerfaids, Banner Systems, and SPSS.

Minimum Starting Salary: $85,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $95,000

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

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8901

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