Associate Financial Aid Director jobs in Syracuse, NY
Associate Financial Aid Director assists in the operation of the financial aid program. Instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Being an Associate Financial Aid Director maintains records of scholarships, grants, and other monetary assistance. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the Financial Aid Director. The Associate Financial Aid Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Financial Aid Counselor
- Syracuse University
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Syracuse, NY
FULL_TIME
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Job #040856
Department Code23623-1009
DepartmentOffice of Financial Aid
Job TitleFinancial Aid Counselor
LocationSyracuse, NY
Pay Range$20.67 - $23.045 Per Hour
Pay DeterminationPay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff LevelS4
FLSA StatusNon-exempt
HoursStandard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job TypeFull-time
CampusSyracuse, NY
Unionized Position CodeNot Applicable
Job DescriptionThe Financial Aid Counselor is part of a team that supports Syracuse University’s effort to attract and retain qualified students by advising a diverse population of prospective and enrolled students and their parents on matters pertaining to financial aid and scholarships. Each counselor is responsible for a population of approximately 2,000 students. Counselors assist students and families in navigating financial aid eligibility, sensitive family financial situations, financial planning strategies and payment options, and academic progress. They work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment to apply knowledge of swiftly changing federal regulations and institutional requirements to each student they advise. Counselors also perform needs analysis to determine federal and institutional eligibility and use professional judgment as appropriate to adjust calculations. Counselors represent the office at both on and off campus events throughout the year.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.
- Two (2) plus years of financial aid experience preferred, though counseling experience in other higher education student services area could be a reasonable substitution.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information systems, OnBase or other imaging systems, and Microsoft software products.
- NASFAA credentials preferred: Fundamentals in Student Financial Aid, Application Process, Need Analysis, and Professional Judgement.
- Availability for overtime during peak award season.
Job Specific Qualifications- Knowledge of regulations in interpreting and administering federal Title IV, state and University financial aid programs to ensure compliance.
- Excellent communication and counseling skills as well as the ability to use professionalism, tact, discretion, and compassion in advising.
- Must possess a flexible attitude and be able to function well as a team member in a high-volume, fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail and prioritizing workload to meet numerous deadlines crucial to meeting the University enrollment goals.
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for students and staff. This includes but is not limited to: fostering an office environment that allows students and staff of different backgrounds and identities to feel safe, accepted, and understood; helping students with financial aid and financial literacy education to overcome barriers to college attainment; and helping develop and further initiatives in this area.
Responsibilities- Counsel students and parents, both prospective and currently enrolled, on all aspects of financial aid including federal, state, and institutional programs via in person or virtual appointments, phone appointments, and email communications. Each counselor has a population of appx 2,000 students receiving some type of financial aid and provides advisement to that population using principles that are sensitive to the challenges of students in their assigned cohort while adhering to the ever-changing U.S. Department of Education and University policies and procedures.
- Monitors the aid eligibility of their student population weekly and adjusts aid as necessary throughout the year.
- Participate in multiple community outreach programs as well as on campus Admissions during the Fall and Spring semesters
- Review and respond to a high volume of student/parent appeals for additional scholarship and need-based funding.
- Perform in-depth analysis of students’ current financial situation in comparison with the situation presented on their financial aid applications, and use professional judgment to adjust applications to more accurately reflect students’ present day special circumstances.
- Professional decision-making skills and discretion used to award appx 80% of appeal funding on an individual basis with more complex appeal recommendations (appx 20%) presented to committee and supervisor for approval.
- Perform institutional needs analysis review for appx 150 applicants/current students to calculate an institutional expected family contribution.
- Balance the stewardship of institutional, state and federal aid funds with the needs of the family, as well as the goals of the university, while carefully analyzing each family situation.
- Using the verified/reviewed applications (above) as a starting point, perform further research/analysis on the additional data fields provided on the PROFILE and on supporting documentation submitted by the family.
- Utilize knowledge of the university’s needs analysis calculation, established needs analysis guidelines, experience, and professional judgement to evaluate whether the calculation is reflective of the family’s ability to contribute, and adjust eligibility calculations as appropriate.
- Present, as well as participate in, a variety of professional development opportunities including webinars, professional organization conferences, local/regional meetings, and university offerings.
- Share learnings obtained at these professional development opportunities by presenting to and training colleagues and campus partners.
- Participation in professional development activities is critical to stay current with changes to federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies regarding the awarding of financial aid.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical RequirementsNot Applicable
Tools/EquipmentNot Applicable
Application InstructionsIn addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse areaSyracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO StatementSyracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring VeteransSyracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus CommunitySyracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. - Just Posted
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- Onondaga Community College
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Syracuse, NY
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Office Assistant
- Onondaga Community College
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Syracuse, NY
- Job Description: 1. Employment begins at a time designated by Office of Students' Rights, Responsibilities, and Residenc...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Student Activities & Career Coordinator
- Northeast College of Health Sciences
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Seneca Falls, NY
- Job Description Job Description POSITION: Student Activities and Career Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Student EngagementREPORT...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of College Counseling
- Manlius Pebble Hill School
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Syracuse, NY
- Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH), the independent school of Central NY, seeks an experienced and collaborative educator ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Director of Online Admissions and A
- Northeast College of Health Sciences
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Seneca Falls, NY
- Job Description Job Description TITLE: Assistant Director of Online Admissions and Alumni Relations DEPARTMENT: Admissio...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of College Counseling
- Manlius Pebble Hill School
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Syracuse, NY
- Manlius Pebble Hill School (MPH), the independent school of Central NY, seeks an experienced and collaborative educator ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Desk Assistant
- Onondaga Community College
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Syracuse, NY
- Job Description: The Desk Assistant (DA) is a student staff members employed by the Office of Students Rights, Responsib...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Master Transportation Security Officer-Security Training Instructor
- Transportation Security Administration
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Syracuse, NY
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Coordinator - Imaging Sciences
- Northeast College of Health Sciences
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Seneca Falls, NY
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...
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Income Estimation for Associate Financial Aid Director jobs
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What does an Associate Financial Aid Director do?
Associate Financial Aid Director in Lorain, OH
In the final analysis, about 35% of the incoming class will receive some kind of aid.
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Associate Financial Aid Director in York, PA
The Associate Director of Financial Aid is a key leadership position within the Financial Aid Office, managing daily customer service operations, and coordinating activities to meet administrative financial aid needs of our students.
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Associate Financial Aid Director in Longview, TX
The Associate Director will provide oversight and strategic direction for the Financial Aid Office processing operations.
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