"Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Special Projects--Hybrid Position"

Posting Details

Job Title:
Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Special Projects--Hybrid Position

Campus:
Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department:
Financial Aid-Florham

Hiring Manager:
Renee Volak

Hiring Manager Title:
University Director of Financial Aid

Position Type:
Professional Administrative

Grade:
25

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary:
$50,000

General Benefits
This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Tuition remission, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA / HSA .

Status:
Full-Time

Months Worked:
12 Month

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, this position will interview students to determine financial aid eligibility and prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines. The Special Projects administrator will perform financial aid related tasks and oversee special projects as determined by the University Director. This position will also participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects.

Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of three years of Financial Aid Counseling experience.
2. Knowledge of electronic financial aid delivery systems.
3. Computer proficiency for Financial Aid applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required. Working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague strongly preferred.
4. Effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work in a co-operative and customer service environment.
6. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and nationally.
7. Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or at other locations as required.
8. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hours Worked
35

Posting Date:
09/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:
Application for Employment

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter