Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Passaic, NJ

This is a full-time, administrative position.

• Assist students in completing financial aid forms and advise students and parents on financial aid procedures and policies.
• Review financial aid applications and supporting documents for corrections and accuracy of information.
• Communicate confidential information to students in a sensitive manner.
• Assist in determining eligibility for aid applicants and responsible for authorization of awards.
• Coordinate processing of the Federal Direct Loan program. Requires exceptional detail work, including reviewing exception reports and updating information for federal reporting as well as timely reconciliation.
• Participate in high school and community presentations on financial aid.
• Provide excellent customer services and answers to students inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One to three years of experience in financial aid preferred.
• Working knowledge of all State and Federal Financial Aid Programs.
• Computer literacy and ability to utilize an integrated student system (preferably Colleague).
• Ability to work well with people, excellent communication (both oral and written) and customer service skills.  Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Must be committed to serving a diverse student population.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings., overtime and/or at other locations as required.

The completion of a background check will re required for the selected candidate. A cover letter included with the resume is preferred for this position.