Associate Director of Financial Aid (Management)

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

60d•$70,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of Financial Aid reports to the Director of Financial Aid and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the functional areas in the Financial Aid Office. The Associate Director represents the office in administrative and public venues and has a key role in decision making and policy development. The Associate Director has extensive knowledge of the management and administration of all financial aid programs and is expected to assume a leadership role in the absence of the Director of Financial Aid.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressive experience in student aid operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of student financial aid regulations and experience in the administration of financial aid programs.
Familiarity with Direct Loan processing.
Excellent analytical skills
Strong organizational, public speaking, interpersonal, including verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with both internal and external groups with a diverse background and strong commitment to world-class customer service
Must be able to multi-task and work independently on time-sensitive functions in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Ability to work nights, weekends (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) based on the needs of the College.
The completion of a background check will be required for selected candidates.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for all operations of the Financial Aid Office.
Supervise all front-line support staff and temporary employees.
Manage and reconcile the Direct Loan Program.
Manage and reconcile the Pell Grant Program.
Oversee the return and reporting of federal (Title IV) and state refunds related to R2T4 processing.
Assist in the completion of all federal, state, and institutional reports (FISAP, PPA, IPEDS, etc.)
Perform need analysis and assist with the awarding and authorization of awards.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all federal and state regulations.
Serve as the Secondary Destination Point Administrator for the Student Aid Information Gateway, and Department of Education Common and Origination Disbursement (COD) system.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
Retirement systems through New Jersey State
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
Paid Holidays
Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (Prorated based on hire date)
Vacation: 154 hours
Sick: 105 hours
Personal: 28 hours
Floating Holiday: 14 hours
Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account