Department: Financial Aid Salary/Hourly: $44,280.33 Annual Union/Position Status: AAECC FT
Posting Closing Date: July 27, 2023 Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date. This means any applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening before.
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
The work involves assisting in coordination of the administration of financial aid to students on a campus of a Community College. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to Federal and State regulations regarding financial aid. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Financial Aid. Supervision is exercised over para-professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: * Assists with the administration of the department; * Completes reports, analysis of student financial need, award packaging, and extensive advisement of students and parents; * Researches regulations and functions as a resource to the staff in the completion of their assignments; * Responsible for acting as a functionary of the college at financial aid information sessions and as a liaison for the college community; * Informs students about part-time financial aid available; * Assists students to complete the financial aid forms in accordance with Federal and New York State regulations; * Calculates preliminary financial aid award estimates for new and returning students; * Advises enrolled students on the effect of withdrawing from classes and/or not achieving a satisfactory grade point average on their financial aid awards; * Reviews Special Condition/Appeals based on changes in family and/or students' financial or personal situation; * Determines if students with special circumstances should be declared independent for purposes of financial aid; * Annually interviews student load recipients; * Analyses and interprets Federal and State regulations; * Administrates the Federal Student Loan Program; * Duties include determination of eligibility, computer input of awards, monitoring academic progress of recipients; * Attends Federal and State Financial Aid Seminars, workshops, conferences for updates on policy and procedure changes for the current and upcoming academic years; * Has responsibility for the operation of the department during the absence of the coordinator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree and five (5) years' experience of responsible educational administration, including two (2) years of experience in financial aid administration.
Special Requirements
Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.
Contact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.
Notice of Non-Discrimination SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Follow link to apply online: https://ecc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareerOpportunities/job/North-Campus---Williamsville/Assistant-Coordinator---Financial-Aid_J0001682
