Financial Aid Adviser - Office of Financial Aid

Job Vacancy Notice

Job Title: Financial Aid Adviser - Office of Financial Aid

Job ID: 17207

Location: Bronx Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of Financial Aid at Bronx Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. Reporting directly to the Financial Aid Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Counsel students regarding eligibility for Federal and State financial aid and assist in all aspects of the financial aid process.

• Perform Title IV verification to determine eligibility for federal student aid and accuracy of reported information to the Department of Education.

• Assist with determining CD eligibility.

• Notify students of missing information or documentation related to verification.

• Assist in the process of Return of Title IV.

• Conduct financial aid workshops and representing the financial aid office on various on- and off-campus events.

The position necessitates working some evenings and some occasional weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience with CUNYfirst system running Financial Aid queries; experience with high level customer service; knowledge of MS Office Products such as Word, Excel and Access

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Counsels applicants and students on eligibility for financial aid programs, assisting them in the application process.

- Verifies eligibility for Federal and State financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, and guaranteed student loans

- Performs application intake, evaluation, processing and awarding

- Assists in the production of Financial Aid online, print material, and websites

- Advises students on good academic standing requirements and the appeal process; reviews appeals for dependency overrides and budget adjustments

- Conducts group workshops and represents the financial aid office at various on- and off- campus events

- Serves as a liaison between the college office and Direct Loan Providers

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$39,282 - $71,268; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigating to the following links: Select “Employment”, then select “Search Job Postings” and find JOB ID #17207. Please attach resume and cover letter. References on request. Please do not include any other documentation.

For general assistance with your CUNYfirst application, please go to http://www.cuny.edu/employment/jobsysteminstructions.html for information.

CLOSING DATE

September 8, 2017; review of resumes to begin August 24.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ IRCA/
Americans with Disabilities Act Employer