• Assistant Director of Financial Aid (VA…

    Utica College (Utica, NY)


    Assistant Director of Financial Aid (VA Coordinator)

     

    Posting Number S00568

     

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

     

    Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

     

    Date Position Available 06/01/2025

     

    Posted Salary $24.60/hour

     

    FLSA Status Non - Exempt

     

    Benefits Eligible Yes

     

    If yes, please select: All Benefits

     

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Assistant Director is responsible for managing the processing and maintaining data and reports according to education department guidelines relating to various Title IV programs. The role manages the day-to-day operations and duties of student workers and serves as a backup to the Director in their absence.

     

    Location Utica, NY

    Application Deadline

    *Full consideration by*:

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Major Responsibilities

    + Counsels new and returning students and families on financing their education.

    + Creates, edits and maintains student financial aid files.

    + Export Federal loan and grant information to COD (Common Origination & Disbursement)

    + Imports Federal loan and grant information, prom notes, booking notices, credit overrides, PLUS applications, entrance and exit counseling.

    + Performs VA certification, reconciliation and advising for students on all Utica campuses.

    + Reviews, confirms and communicates financial aid packages to students.

    + Packages returning (continuing) main campus students.

    + Reviews discrepancies and adjust loan records as needed.

    + Performs reviews of verification documents for all populations chosen for verification. Repackages students according to new SAI based on verification outcome.

    + Repackages student aid and updates files based on data received.

    + Reviews and updates paper and email correspondence relating to Financial Aid, including but not limited award letters, verification and appeals as needed.

    + Assists with annual reviews and/or creates forms, letters and Banner Flags to adhere to Federal, State and Institutional guidelines.

    + Assists with annual build work for all Banner and CampusLogic StudentForms functions including Verification, C flags and loan requirements.

    + Runs and works discrepancy lists to ensure accurate data.

    + Informs and updates staff on processing guidelines and procedures.

    + May perform other related duties as assigned.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

     

    Supervises May Supervise and train student employees.

    Education & Experience Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree required.

    + 1-3 years of experience in financial aid, banking, student lending or similar setting required.

    + Supervisory experience with employees or student workers is preferred.

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

    + Must have excellent communication skills.

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word and Excel required.

    + Ellucian Banner, CampusLogic Suite, and EAB Suite experience preferred.

     

    Applicant Documents Instructions

     

    Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

    Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    + HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    + HigherEdJobs.com

    + InsideHigherEd.com

    + Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    + Ithaca Journal

    + Personal Referral

    + Utica University Website

    + Albany Times Union

    + Binghamton Press & Sun

    + careerbuilders.com

    + centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    + Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    + Elmira Star Gazette

    + Utica University Online Employment Website

    + DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    + Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    + Indeed.com

    + Current Utica University Employee

    + Referred by a Utica University Employee

    + Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    + Twitter

    + LinkedIn-Job Posting

    + LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    + Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    + Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    + Albany Times Union-newspaper

    + Facebook

    + Job Fair

    + Search Firm

    + NCAA

    + PRISM Network

    + HBCU Connect

    + DiverseJobs

    + Other

    + * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

     

    (Open Ended Question)

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    + Cover Letter

    + Three Professional References with Contact Information

    Optional Documents

    + Letter of Reference #1