"Assistant Director of Financial Aid"

About us:

Founded in 1884, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world. The Academy is an accredited, degree-granting institution with a campus in New York. With an unmatched history and rich legacy, The Academy honors its past while continually striving to maintain its place at the forefront of training and creativity. To learn more, please visit The Academy’s website at: aada.edu

Position Overview:

The Academy seeks a Assistant Director of Financial Aid to lead the operational and fiscal administration of the Financial Aid Offices for the New York campus. S/he must demonstrate a strong ability to make independent judgments, self-direct work flow, and collaborate with the financial aid personnel to organize and prioritize in order to meet strict deadlines. We are seeking a customer-service oriented, hands-on employee who enjoys working with developing artists.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance to regulations pertaining to the administration and awarding of financial aid funds
• Award and monitor federal, state, and institutional grants, scholarships, loan and work-study funds
• Ensure compliance and appropriate reporting and record-keeping for financial aid agencies
• Provide timely and customer- oriented service to US and international students
• Develop policies, procedures, forms, informational documents, and other communications as needed
• Collaborate with the Admissions Department to facilitate student enrollment, and with the Business Office to ensure timely and accurate student financial data and collections.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Effective and precise written and oral communication skills
• Strong skills in data management and reporting
• Proven track record in meeting established goals and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work under strict deadlines
• Comfort in interacting with various groups including students, families, staff, and faculty

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years experience in Financial Aid and experience required
• Experience in higher education required
• Experience with NSLDS, EDExpress, COD, G5
• Must be a current resident of the New York area

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full time exempt position with a competitive salary and generous benefits package including health, vision, and life insurance and a 401k plan. No relocation costs provided.

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the Academy. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.