Senior Assistant Director

Position Summary:      Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Senior Assistant Director assists in the administration, compliance and processing of financial aid programs.  This position will evaluate, analyze and process detailed confidential reports to determine student eligibility for financial assistance using both federal and institutional methodology.  Provides leadership, administrative effectiveness and financial aid services through an emphasis on individual attention to students and high-quality customer service.

Essential Functions: 

• Collaborates closely with other members of the Student Financial Services management team, as well as the Enrollment Group managers, in support of the University’s mission and enrollment goals.
• Responsible for origination, disbursement and reconciliation for the Direct Loan and Pell Grant programs.
• Manages processes including, but not limited to, Mid-Year Transfer Monitoring. TAP Posting, R2T4, and FAFSA /CSS imports.
• Assists with adjustment of financial aid for compliance issues.
• Assists in all aspects of financial aid administration, including but not limited to, counseling of students and parents, needs analysis, processing of applications, and packaging.  
• Interacts with other University offices.
• Reads, interprets, communicates, and supports compliance with the most recent regulatory releases and/or procedures for assigned programs.

Additional Functions: 

• Conducts financial aid, and financing presentations.
• Participates in professional development workshops.
• May be required to work at other Fordham campuses. Some evening and weekend work required.
• Assumes other tasks as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or Business.
• Proven administrative and management skills and experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and New York State Financial Aid Programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three years’ diverse experience in financial aid.
• Knowledge of Powerfaids and Banner Systems.

Classification: 

Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).