Associate Financial Aid Director jobs in New Jersey

Associate Financial Aid Director assists in the operation of the financial aid program. Instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Being an Associate Financial Aid Director maintains records of scholarships, grants, and other monetary assistance. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the Financial Aid Director. The Associate Financial Aid Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Union County College
  • Cranford, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Director of Financial Aid oversees major functional areas in a highly automated Financial Aid Office.

    The Associate Director assists the Director with the administration of the Financial Aid Office. Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Aid the Associate Director provides direction, planning, and coordination over key areas in the Financial Aid offices. This includes financial aid advising, communication and services, supervision and training of professional and support staff. The Associate director processes financial aid eligibility and awards, advises students, represents the Department in administrative and public venues, and has a key role in decision-making and policy development.

    Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
    • Provides support in the day-to-day operations of student financial aid services that includes administering a very large financial aid program while ensuring compliance with all funding source requirements.
    • Reads, interprets, communicates, and administers federal and state regulations and College policies as they apply to financial aid. Notifies other college departments of federal and state requirements for participation in applicable aid programs.
    • Advises students and parents on financial aid and budgeting issues.
    • Assists Director in the supervision, management, and training of staff and support employees.
    • Oversees and performs monthly and year end reconciliation of State programs with the NJHESAA, Colleague, and the Finance Department, if assigned.
    • Oversees and performs monthly and year end reconciliation of federal programs with Student Accounts Office, Colleague, Common Origination and Disbursement, and Finance Department, if assigned.
    • Assesses and evaluates the Return to Title IV (RT24) calculations, ensuring correct completion in a timely manner and ensuring the conformance with College and federal regulations.
    • Analyzes and processes Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals in a timely manner.
    • Acts as the Director in her/his absence and performs all other administrative duties assigned by the Director.
    • Maintains expertise in all areas of financial aid so that the department can plan and react positively to changing federal, state, and institutional policies that affect student financial assistance.
    • Formulates, implements, reviews, and evaluates policies, procedures and standards to ensure departmental compliance with financial aid guidelines and objectives.
    • Leads collaborative efforts with other administrative and academic offices, committees, and individuals in formulating up-to-date procedures and practices related to financial aid.
    • Advises students and parents regarding financial aid programs. Refers students as appropriate to other institutional personnel such as Counseling, Admissions, and the Academic Learning Center.
    • Performs verifications, professional judgment, needs analysis, eligibility confirmation, and financial aid awards in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
    • Ensures accurate and timely communications to students and potential students regarding financial aid awards.
    • Analyzes various system generated reports such as grade and enrollment status reports to verify compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines.
    • Coordinates accurate and timely preparation and filing of required state, federal, institutional and other external reports.
    • Advises and collaborates with the Director of Financial Aid and senior management to plan and implement short and long-term goals, policies, and objectives that enforces and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
    • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

    Education Requirements
    Master’s degree required.

    Experience
    • Demonstrable experience in Excel and has proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
    • Experience in computer-based financial aid systems, Colleague is preferred.
    • Five years of experience in financial aid operations preferred.

    Competencies and Skills Required
    • Thorough knowledge of integrated financial aid systems is required. Knowledge of Colleague system is preferred.
    • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and College scholarship and financial aid regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
    • Experience in managing complex projects as well as familiarity with maintaining complex technical rules in support of business processes.
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to take required initiative to solve problems.
    • Ability to collaborate with others.
    • Excellent customer service skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills for a community diverse in language, ethnicity and race.
    • Commitment to student service.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment
    • Available to work at any College campus with flexible work hours as needed.
    • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
    • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
    • Some travel required.

    Salary
    $70,000 - $80,000

    Additional Information
    UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

    UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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    Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

    Terms of Employment
    Full-Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice, to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

  • 6 Days Ago

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Associate Director of Financial Aid and Compliance
  • BERGEN COMM COLLEGE
  • Paramus, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Director of Financial Aid and Compliance is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with regulatory and administrative requirements for Title IV federal student aid programs. ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Director Financial Aid
  • Universal Technical Institute
  • Bloomfield, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Director Financial Aid help change student lives every day while serving as the Financial Aid and Default Management expert for the campus. The successful candidate will be a self-discipl...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Assistant Director, Financial Aid
  • Rider University
  • Lawrenceville, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Provide financial aid services to students and families, including packaging, counseling, problem resolution, and financial planning. Administer financial aid programs, assist with program implementat...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Assistant Director, Financial Aid
  • rider
  • Lawrenceville, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Provide financial aid services to students and families, including packaging, counseling, problem resolution, and financial planning. Administer financial aid programs, assist with program implementat...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Interim Director of Financial Aid
  • Georgian Court University
  • Lakewood, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Financial Aid administers the financial aid program at Georgian Court University while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations and college policies and procedures. Th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Southern California Institute of Technology
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Description The Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for leading and overseeing the operation of the Finan...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Federal Pell & Systems Specialist (HEOa)
  • City University of New York
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Federal Pell & Systems Specialist (HEOa) Job ID 27829 Location NYC College of Technology Full/Part Time Full-Time Regula...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • CHCP : The College of Health Care Professions
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Job Description Job Description Director of Financial Aid Full-time Job Description: Have you ever wanted to ensure a po...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Keiser University
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • DESCRIPTION The Associate Director of Financial Aid oversees a staff of financial aid administrators who work to ensure ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Financial Aid Specialist
  • Henry Ford College, MI
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Salary: $51,226.00 - $60,214.00 Annually Location : Dearborn, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202200255 Division: Fin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • (NDMU) - Notre Dame of Maryland University
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Job Description Job Description Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) is accepting applications for the position of D...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • A5 Recruiting | Addison Health
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Director Of Financial Aid to become an integral part of our team! You w...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Financial Aid
  • Viterbo University
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Viterbo University invites applications for the Director of Financial Aid. Under the gen...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Associate Financial Aid Director jobs
$63,623 to $89,939

Associate Financial Aid Director in La Crosse, WI
Wiley College is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Associate Director of Financial Aid/Work-Study Coordinator.
January 26, 2020
Associate Financial Aid Director in Schenectady, NY
In consultation with the Financial Aid Director, the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, will be responsible for the development and execution of the training and overall management of the professional Financial Aid staff.
February 20, 2020
Associate Financial Aid Director in Kansas City, MO
The Senior Associate will bring the experience necessary to cultivate and manage relationships with students, their parents and families, and other key offices at the College.
December 15, 2019