Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid Operations ??? Fiscal Management

About the position Responsibilities • Examine fiscal records, student accounts, and related data for federal loans and grants, resolving discrepancies with the University and the US Department of Education systems. • Coordinate the disbursement, drawdown, and excess cash process for Title IV funds for the University. • Maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal financial aid programs, policies, and regulations. • Perform data analysis, review reports as needed, and prepare backup documentation for audits. • Research and evaluate issues raised by Colleges concerning processing, errors, enhancements, and coordinate the communication of issues to appropriate technical and operations staff, committees, and management; monitor issues through resolution. • Assist with updating fiscal limits to allow the disbursement, Perkins Loan inquiries, and reconciliation. • Attend and represent the department at various council meetings. • Coordinate, develop, and update training and resource materials for the Colleges. • Interact with the Colleges, Central Office staff, internal and external auditors, and administrators as appropriate. • Provide support for daily functions by running various processes and communicating with College staff as needed. Requirements • Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required. • Experience working in financial aid and/or bursar environment. • Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules (or similar processing technology) and database management programs. • Knowledge of financial aid Title IV regulations and programs. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, technical, and research skills. • Organizational skills to plan and manage a large workload, conflicting priorities, and strict deadlines. • Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality. Nice-to-haves • Experience with financial aid systems implementation and data quality assurance. • Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders involved in financial aid processes. Benefits • Health plans • Competitive retirement/pension benefits • Savings plans • Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study • Generous paid time off • Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campuses • Opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job