Financial Aid Coordinator

Financial Aid Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University’s first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non- degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School’s renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS moves beyond its’ 20 th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative and transformative student-centered experience.

The Office of Financial Aid helps students obtain financial resources to support their studies at CUNY SPS and administers aid funds in order to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need.

Reporting to the Financial Aid Specialist, the duties of the Financial Aid Coordinator in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, will be to:

• Assistwithsupportingthefinancialaidprogramsandoperations.
• Assistwithreviewingcontracts,disbursements,tuitionandfees,andvalidatingstudenteligibility for TAP, PELL, and Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans.
• AssistwiththeTAPcertificationprocessinordertoensuretheaccuratedeliveryoffunds;and, with reviewing and reconciling student payroll processing.
• Workwithacademicdepartmentsandadministrativedepartmentstomaintainaccurateandup- to-date financial aid processes; and,assist with preparation of documentation and reports to support financial aid activities.
• RepresentCUNYSPSatCUNYFinancialAidmeetings;and,scheduleworkshops,reviewsapplications, reviews pay cycles and records awards, disbursements and returns.
• Coordinate,verify,andresolveproblemsregardingthedisbursementofscholarshipsandgrants by verifying student eligibility, establishing pay cycles and reviewing pay-outs.
• Reconcileaccountinganddisbursementschedulesandprovidedataforfinancialaidanddonor reports, as needed.
• SupporttheCollege’senrollmentmanagementeffortsbyprovidingfinancialaidinformationto prospective students and partner organizations.
• Serve as a liaison between the college and direct loan providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Atleasttwoyearsofexperienceworkinginahighereducationfinancialaidsetting.
• Knowledgeoftheapplicationofalltypesoffinancialaidwhenmanagingshortsessionswithinasemester.
• Knowledgeoffederal,state,andinstitutionalfinancialaidprograms.
• AnunderstandingofTitleIVregulations.
• ExperienceinworkingwithalltypesofNewYork Stateaidprograms.
• Abilitytoanalyzedetailedfinancialdocumentsandfinancialaidapplicationstodeterminestudent eligibility for federal aid.
• Ability to advise students on good academic standing requirements and the appeal process; review appeals for dependency overrides; and review New York State TAP roster with guidance by the TAP certifying officer.
• WorkingknowledgeofCUNYFirst.
• Experience in Access and Excel.
• Commitment to campus values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates financial aid procedures and activities and provides financial aid information.

• Schedules workshops, reviews applications, establishes pay cycles, disburses funds and resolves disbursement problems, and records awards, disbursements and returns
• Coordinates, verifies and resolves problems regarding the disbursement of scholarships and grants by verifying student eligibility, establishing pay cycles and reviewing pay-outs
• Reconciles accounting and disbursement schedules
• Provides data for financial aid and donor reports as needed
• Supports the College’s enrollment management efforts by providing financial aid information to prospective students, their families and their high school counselors
• Serves as liaison between the college and direct loan providers
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Financial Aid Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience between $57,517 – $62,689.

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

From our job posting system, select “Apply Now”, create, or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using Job ID# 29746 or Title.

• Applicants must attach a resume and cover letter

CLOSING DATE

February 25, 2025

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.

Job ID

29746

Location

School of Professional Studies

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