Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Special Projects--Hybrid Position

Fairleigh Dickinson University • Teaneck, NJ

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, this position will interview students to determine financial aid eligibility and prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines. The Special Projects administrator will perform financial aid related tasks and oversee special projects as determined by the University Director. This position will also participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required and a minimum of three years of Financial Aid Counseling experience.
• Knowledge of electronic financial aid delivery systems.
• Computer proficiency for Financial Aid applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a co-operative and customer service environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or at other locations as required.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Responsibilities

• interview students to determine financial aid eligibility
• prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines
• perform financial aid related tasks
• oversee special projects as determined by the University Director
• participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees