Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Utica, NY

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Salary: $60,280

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Financial Aid in our Office of Financial Aid. This position assists the Director in administering the college Financial Aid programs. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid works with Director and staff to establish and maintain excellence in customer service. They will be responsible for all Financial Aid Data Processing activities. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid acts as the Director in the absence of the Director of Financial Aid.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Works with the Director of Financial Aid to develop policies and procedures consistent with State, Federal, and Local laws, rules, and regulations. Keeps abreast of current and anticipated Financial Aid regulations and ensures compliance;
• Supervises part-time employees (as assigned), works with, and trains the Financial Aid staff to accomplish program objectives and safeguard the assets of College Financial Aid Programs. Trains staff as needed in the use of technology;
• Counsels, advises, and assists students and parents with applications for Financial Aid. Works with Financial Aid Director and staff to provide excellent customer service to students;
• Coordinates with the MVCC Information Technology Department to establish and maintain all electronic data processing associated with Financial Aid activities. Responsible for creation and validation of all necessary tables, rules, and parameters of the BANNER Financial Aid Module. Creates SQL Routines as needed to generate internal and external reports;
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of all Financial Aid electronic interfaces with external agencies and services. Responsible for electronic transmissions of all Federal applications from the Federal processor to the BANNER Financial Aid Module;
• Responsible for the electronic packaging of Federal and State Financial Aid funds as well as the disbursement of those funds to student accounts;
• Reconciles all Financial Aid funds with the Department of Education; prepares the annual FISAP Report;
• Other duties as related to this job description and as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 - 5 years of Financial Aid experience
• Demonstrated ability with main frame relational/integrated databases
• Demonstrated ability with standard electronic office interfaces with the Federal and State governments

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 5/6/2024