What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Financial Aid position at New York Institute of Technology?
Overview
New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.
The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. Nearly 110,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.
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New York Tech Office of Enrollment and Financial Aid, seeks an Assistant Director for the NYC campus. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will provide financial aid counseling and superior customer service to our students and their families in all aspects related to higher education financial aid. This includes explanation of aid options and resources available to them. The Assistant Director assists in and is responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
Responsibilities
- Assist students and their families in securing financial aid for higher education costs. This includes communication regarding eligibility for awards and obligations of receiving financial aid.
- Serve as the front-line counselor to current and prospective students and families and is responsible for answering inquiries virtually, via phone, email, and in person, and works to resolve issues in a timely and courteous manner.
- Assist in determining eligibility for financial assistance and calculating the type and amount of aid awarded by analyzing and evaluating financial information. This includes:
- Review and completion of federal verification
- Review and resolution of federal comment codes
- Review and resolution of Over Awards and Budget Adjustments
- Performing Professional Judgment for students with special circumstances
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest federal and state regulations, and adhere to financial aid compliance requirements with regards to financial aid processing.
- Participate on specific assigned committees and in recruitment and retention activities.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
The Financial Aid office has locations on both Long Island (Old Westbury) and New York City campuses. This position is generally based in our New York City office with opportunities for remote work (in line with New York Tech policy). Some intercampus travel is required. The position will require occasional weekend and/or evening hours.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
One to three years relevant experience in financial aid, enrollment services or other higher education administration.
Excellent communications skills, public speaking, ability to represent the institution, and conduct presentations.
Computer skills and experience with student information systems (i.e. Peoplesoft, Slate, Datatel) is preferred.
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
The health and safety of our community is the highest priority. As such, New York Institute of Technology is requiring all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Requests for reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable law.
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