"Financial Aid Assistant - U - 00584"

• Posting Number:U - 00584Position Title:Financial Aid AssistantLocal Title if different:Financial Aid CounselorJob CategoryProfessional/ManagementFLSA Classification:ExemptObligation:Calendar YearIf College Year, Please fill in period of no obligation:Position TypeTemporaryAppointment Start date:Appointment End date :Salary:$49,261Salary Grade:SL2Full Time or Part Time:Full TimeIf Part-Time, fill in %:Benefits SummaryUUP Full-time Benefits Summary
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Department Information

Department:FINANCIAL AIDDivisionEnrollment Management & Institutional Effectiveness

Search Contact Information

Search Contact(s):Mollie MayetteSearch Contact Phone/Extension:Search Contact Email:mayettma@potsdam.eduSearch Contact Fax:

Posting Text

Job Summary/Basic Function:Ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff. Proficiency working with computer-based systems. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to contribute to and promote a team environment.Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:Responsibilities of the position include:

•  Meet with students and parents to determine financial needs and recommend assistance and programs within established laws and guidelines
• Review applications, certify eligibility, authorize awards and vouchers for payments, manage budget control
• Advise students and parents in the management of the student’s personal finances, alternate sources of assistance and financing
• Conduct reviews and evaluations of financial aid applicants for packaging
• Conduct directed research and evaluations
• Speak with individuals as well as speak to large groups and presenting information.

This position requires some work on weekends and outside the regular workday. Job training will be provided on financial aid policies and procedures.

• Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from a US Department of Education accredited college or university
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills, and 
• Prior professional work experience
• At various times, some evening and weekend hours will be required.
• We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom.
• Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Higher Education with a background in Financial Aid
• Experience with the Ellucian Banner Platform System.
• We are, especially, seeking candidates who have engaged in professional development activities to enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and have worked collaboratively across various departments in fostering success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Supervisor:Courtney RustLocation:One Stop

Posting Detail Information

Close Date:Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Please upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references (other document 1).