Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Financial Aid
Department	EVPAA-Finanical Aid NWK
Overview	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating universitywide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid for the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (EVPAA). This position provides support and services for the processing of financial aid and counseling of all students at RBHS. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Counsels, packages and awards students regarding regulations, procedures, programs and eligibility for all financial aid programs. Presents at Financial Aid workshops, orientations, literacy programs and other venues as needed. Provides administrative computer services for all Federal Pell related functions with the assistance of SISS, Grants and Department of Education. Provides administrative computer services for all TAG and EOF related functions in conjunction with the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Follows up with external agencies and organization in order to troubleshoot student online processing. Maintains and supports all Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) online processing for TAG. Assists Associate Campus Director and the Associate University Director of Student Financial Aid/Technical Support in BANNER testing and federal and state grant processes. Coordinates Entrance and Exit-on line counseling process, keeping in line with all regulatory changes and supporting links. Assists students with the completion of electronic federal and student aid applications using web-based methodology. Updates on-line all FAFSA needs analysis adjustments directly with the Federal designated central processor. Coordinates all financial aid related consumer information disseminated both internally and externally. Provides technical initiative while preparing and planning for future University system development Recommends policy and procedures to both the Associate University Director and the Associate Campus Director of Student Financial Aid. Assists/writes ad-hoc reports to use for day to day operations of the office. Acts as the liaison with multiple RBHS departments such as the Business Office, Cashiers, Student Affairs and Registrar’s Offices. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. Represents RBHS at professional meetings, seminars and/or conferences as assigned. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	21S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	62442.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	78992.500
Annual Maximum Salary	95543.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three (3) years of financial aid experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access), Department of Ed Software products, COD, NSLDS, SAIG and BANNER.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift 10-15 pounds. Work environment, moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0299
Posting Open Date	02/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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