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Financial Aid Coordinator - Student Financial Services

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please 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:

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:

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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 - $49,960

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.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

July 25th, 2025

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.

Job ID

30513

Location

LaGuardia Community College