Financial Aid Coordinator at LaGuardia Community College

Job Title: Financial Aid Coordinator

Job ID: 28915

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

POSITION DETAILS

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more. 

The Student Financial Aid Services Department is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator who will report to the Financial Aid Manager and assist with the following duties and responsibilities: 

Assist students with financial services including:

• Coordinate financial aid documents, verification in accordance with Federal, State and Institutional regulations governing student financial aid;
• Assist with packaging Title IV federal programs i.e. federal work-study, Pell, SEOG and student loans;
• Assist with the federal Return to Title IV process;
• Assist with the Satisfactory Academic Progress updates and reports;
• Represent Student Financial Services at Open House events and/or outreach functions;
• Assist with facilitation of financial aid workshops, new student orientation, advisement and registration events;
• Act as liaison between academic and administrative offices;
• Assist with the resolution of student’s concerns and submit the necessary documentation;
• Assist with special projects and related job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of student financial aid regulations, programs, practices, procedure and registration related functions preferred
• Knowledge of CUNYfirst and related Student Financial Services software desirable in addition to general computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality student service in a diverse college preferred
• Flexible schedule during peak periods preferred

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

• Coordinates financial aid procedures and activities and provides financial aid information.
• Schedules workshops, reviews applications, establishes pay cycles, disburses funds and resolves disbursement problems, and records awards, disbursements and returns
• Coordinates, verifies and resolves problems regarding the disbursement of scholarships and grants by verifying student eligibility, establishing pay cycles and reviewing pay-outs
• Reconciles accounting and disbursement schedules
• Provides data for financial aid and donor reports as needed
• Supports the College's enrollment management efforts by providing financial aid information to prospective students, their families and their high school counselors
• Serves as liaison between the college and direct loan providers
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Financial Aid Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$44,411 - $54,258

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.  We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.  Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. 

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

October 10th, 2024 (Extended)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.