Administrative Coordinator - Student Financial Aid Services

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students.

The Student Financial Aid Services Department is seeking an Administrative Coordinator who will report to the Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Student Financial Services.

Performs complex administrative work that may involve working with other College units to complete significant administrative functions (e.g., payroll, facilities, personnel, budget, records, security, etc.). Typical duties:

• Follows up with staff and administrators throughout the College, University, and the community to resolve problems;
• Coordinates the work of others for program activities and events, including registration, room arrangements, travel, fee collection, purchases, etc.;
• Coordinates meetings for the Senior Director and staff as needed;
• Assists in monitoring budgets and expenditures;
• Prepare purchase requisitions;
• Formats and prepares statistical reports and related charts and graphs;
• Drafts routine correspondence;
• Prepares and coordinates the distribution of staff training materials;
• Keep up with changes in college business processes/software;
• May take dictation and/or transcribes notes, if necessary;
• Assist with special projects and related job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years higher educational experience
• In addition to general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs is desirable
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service in a diverse college.
• Flexible schedule during peak periods