Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Queens Village, NY

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Budgeting and Financial Planning (FT)
  • Commonpoint Queens
  • Forest, NY FULL_TIME
  • Do you enjoy developing roadmaps that create innovative solutions to challenges? The Director of Budgeting and Financial Planning is a leadership position responsible for the communication of budget information and analysis processes that are used in making strategic business decisions within the agency. We are looking for a team player that will enjoy the freedom to test new ideas while working in a fast-growing, fast-paced environment.  This position works closely with the CFO, interfaces directly with operational and support leadership, and coordinates with the Director of Contracts Management. This position will appeal to an individual that wants to play an integral role in analyzing performance and forecasting the operational and financial side of the business with a focus on developing a growth strategy. The right individual for this role will confidently approach challenges and enjoy identifying and implementing business process improvements and other positive changes to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and cost savings.   

    You will provide development and oversight of the communication format of budget information to Operations and Programs management. This position partners with the finance leadership team to set priorities for the department as well as coach junior team members. Would you like to conceptualize and coordinate the implementation of new financial reports to support managerial decision making at all levels across the organization? If you enjoy preparing presentations for Executive Leadership, we would like to speak to you. We seek to hire people who share our dedication to excellence, our passion for the work, and our commitment to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

    Essential Duties and Responsibility:
    Grants Management and Budgeting Functions:
    • Devise and implement the annual budget preparation process including policies and procedures to include estimates and assumption of public and private revenues, cost center specific expenses, and general overhead expenditures.
    • Design, implement, and maintain a monthly budget reporting system that provides an accurate and timely comparison of actual expenses to the operational budget forecast, including government and private grants
    • Coordinates all activities in the preparation of the annual budget and ensures that it is promptly and accurately incorporated into the budgeting system (Adaptive Insight)
    • Liaises with Program Management & Quality Assurance (PMQA) for maintenance of all government and private grants.
    • Ensure all changes and modifications of government and private grants budgets are promptly and accurately implemented into Adaptive
    • Assisting the director of contracts management to ensure that all government grant vouchers are filed on a timely basis and are supported by the general ledger and personnel time records  
    • Support the Comptroller and the director of contracts management in all audits of grants
    • Assist in grants fiscal site visits and desk audits
    • Oversee the review of material budget variances with appropriate plans or corrective actions with the departmental managers; providing technical support as needed
    • Prepares analytical reviews of agency revenues and expenses to ensure that budgets are in conformance to contractual requirements 

    Financial Planning & Analysis Functions: 
    • Establish and analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially those relating to financial metrics on program contracts
    • Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variances, make adjustment as necessary in coordination with the Comptroller and the Director of Contracts Management
    • Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecast
    • Ad-hoc business performance/financial reporting
    • Present the monthly and quarterly financial reports of various units and departments
    • Develop financial models and analyze them to support strategic initiatives
    • Support management teams and the Heads of Departments with data-driven analysis

    Qualifications:

    Required Experience:
    • Proven track record of being a positive change agent as a mid-level budget manager of a tax-exempt entity with a $50M budget 
    • A successful record of supervising the functional areas of budget, financial reporting, and the management of government and private grant programs 
    • 5 years of leadership experience in grants/contracts reporting and compliance
    • 3 years of accounting experience 

    Additional skills, experience, and requirements:
    • Strong analytical skills, with a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently and effectively
    • Ability to identify and provide creative solutions to complex problems. A strong leader that interacts and communicates effectively with senior leadership
    • Inquisitive, with a strong willingness to learn and search for answers and solutions
    • Analytical/statistical background exhibiting strong quantitative skills with the capacity to draw insights, and develop and communicate key messages 
    • Modeling & financial knowledge
    • Professional, clear, and concise communication skills, including the desire and ability to interpret contract performance information to managers without financial backgrounds
    • Take initiative approach, while successfully contributing to a collaborative and supportive interdepartmental environment, and also effectively managing relationships with program staff, grantors, and funders 
    • Mastery of key business and financial concepts and tools (e.g., budgets, operating expenses, capital expenses, financial statements, Microsoft Excel and other Office products, and financial software suites, MIP accounting software experience a plus)
    • Project Management capabilities to oversee various aspects of projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and evaluating the project’s success

    Education:
    • Master of Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

    Additional Information
    Salary
    In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000.00. Commonpoint Queens considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

    Benefits
    Health Insurance, and discounts to agency programs that include classes, childcare, and summer pool clubs.

    Location
    Hybrid – Little Neck, NY, Forest Hills, NY Remote

    Application Process
    Applicants should email Renée Catanzaro at rcatanzaro@commonpointqueens.org   

    Please indicate Director of Budgeting in the subject line and include a Cover Letter and Resume;  do not include these items in the body of your email, but rather by attachments in a .pdf  format. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. 
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Paralegal Casehandler, Housing Justice – Tenant Defense (Queens)
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Kew Gardens, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking a Paralegal Casehandler at one or more of the following locations: Bronx Housing Justice – Tenant Defense Unit, Brooklyn Housing Justice – Tenant Defe...
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Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project Unit (
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Kew Gardens, NY FULL_TIME
  • Supervising Attorney, Government Benefits and Disability Advocacy Project Unit (Queens)The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to pu...
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Staff Attorney, Government Benefits Practice
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Kew Gardens, NY FULL_TIME
  • Staff Attorney, Government Benefits PracticeMay 1, 2024The Legal Aid Society is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent low-income New Yorkers fighting to secure or maintain essential government benefit...
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Forensic Social Worker (Queens)
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • Kew Gardens, NY FULL_TIME
  • Forensic Social Worker (Queens)Apr 19, 2024The Criminal Defense Practice has an opening for a Forensic Social Worker in its Queens office to provide client services. While working closely with the Cri...
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Teacher Special Ed
  • BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC
  • Flushing, NY OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children - Flushing, NY Salary Range: $61,000.00 - $72,000.00 Salary DescriptionThe Special Education Teacher will be responsible for...
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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Union County College
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid Campus Cranford Department Fina...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Aid Administrator
  • Berkeley College
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • Reporting to the Campus Director of Financial Aid, Berkeley Financial Aid Administrators provide direct counseling to st...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Aid Assistant
  • Hudson County Community College
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • For COVID-related Information and Vaccination Requirements, please view the Return to Campus Task Force page. (For Inter...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Aid Officer
  • Passaic County Community College
  • Paterson, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Financial Aid Officer who will report directly to the Director of Finan...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Scholarship Coordinator
  • UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Scholarship Coordinator Campus Elizabeth Department Financial Aid F...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Managing Assistant Director of Financial Aid
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • Location : Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202300147 Core: Outreach & Engagement...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Financial Aid Officer
  • Passaic County Community College
  • Paterson, NJ
  • We are seeking a Financial Aid Officer who will report directly to the Director of Financial Aid. This position will be ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
  • Cranford, NJ
  • Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid Campus Cranford Department Fina...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Queens Village, New York

Queens Village is a mostly residential middle class neighborhood in the eastern part of the New York City borough of Queens. The Queens Village Post Office serves the ZIP codes of 11427 (Hollis Hills and Bellaire), 11428 (central Queens Village), and 11429 (Southern Queens Village south of the LIRR Main Line). The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 13. Shopping in the community is located along Braddock Avenue, Hillside Avenue, Hempstead Avenue, and Jamaica Avenue (NY 25), as well as on Springfield Boulevard. Located just east of Queens Village, in Nassau County, is the Belmont Par...
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What does a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. do?

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Cheyenne, WY
Financial aid can make or break your ability to recruit, enroll, and retain your institution's best prospects.
January 03, 2020
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. in Miami, FL
You need to allocate available aid efficiently and fairly with up-to-the-minute data and smooth communications.
January 23, 2020