Staff Assistant, Financial Aid

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Assistant for our Financial Aid department who will report to the Director of Financial Aid. This person will be responsible for assisting students in the student financial aid process and assists in the general functions of the Financial Aid Office and the Enrollment Services division.

Requirements

Associate's degree required
Exhibit extraordinary customer service required
Ability to work well with diverse student population and communicate effectively orally and in writing required
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work in an accurate manner
Computer literacy and date processing experience required
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations preferred

Responsibilities

Be responsible for front counter customer service with primary knowledge of the College's Financial Aid Programs.
Monitor Financial Aid files for accuracy and completeness and initiate appropriate action to correct and adjust inconsistencies and/or problems.
Be knowledgeable about the general functions of other student support services, including but not limited to, student admissions, registration, payment, and advisement.
Respond to walk-in, telephone and email requests for information and service.
Appropriately inform and refer students to other services on campus in a prompt, cordial and professional manner.
Ensure that information communicated to students is accurate, thorough and in a professional manner to ensure student needs are fully addressed.
Comply with all Passaic County Community College, state and federal regulations regarding the access and release of data and information.
Perform other related 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)
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