• Financial Aid Specialist (Assistant TAP Certifying…

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Financial Aid Specialist (Assistant TAP Certifying Officer)

    POSITION DETAILS

    "At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

    The Assistant to the TAP Certifying Officer at Baruch College supports review, processing, and maintenance of state financial aid certifications and student eligibility records. This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality. As part of CUNY and Baruch’s commitment, the assistant ensures timely and accurate management of TAP certifications. Reporting to the Enrollment Bursars Director, the Assistant TAP Certifying Officer will be responsible for reviewing and certifying TAP awards under HESC and CUNY guidelines.

    In addition to the CUNY Title Overview duties include:

    + Maintain and reconcile TAP reports, rosters, and certification records.

    + Communicate with Baruch students regarding TAP requirements and award status.

    + Monitor student enrollment, satisfactory academic progress, and documentation compliance.

    + Support compliance efforts, internal audits, and state reporting.

    + Collaborate with Financial Aid, and Registrar to reconcile student data.

    + Provide administrative support, including document management, filing, and correspondence.

    + Prepares documentation, instructions, and materials in various media to support TAP

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with PeopleSoft (CUNYFirst)

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite i.e., Excel, Word etc.

    + Strong familiarity with TAP, HESC, and State Aid

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Administers and supervises financial aid programs and operations.

     

    - Reviews contracts, disbursements, tuition and fees; validates student eligibility for various programs

     

    - Administers, monitors and troubleshoots CUNY financial aid systems as well as Federal and NY State systems in order to ensure integrity of student databases and timely and accurate delivery of funds

     

    - Assists CUNY staff, applicants, and students/families with advice on financial aid issues and eligibility

     

    - May review and reconcile student payroll processing

     

    - Represents the Financial Aid function at Admissions events; works with academic departments as well as Bursar, Registrar, Admissions and Computing offices to assure staff understand and implement financial aid processes correctly

     

    - Assists in the development and evaluation of Admissions processes

     

    - Prepares documentation, instructions, and materials in various media to support financial aid activities

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: Financial Aid Specialist

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Assistant

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    $61,831- $76,937; 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 must attach a resume and cover letter.

    CLOSING DATE

    December 26, 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

     

    31510

     

    Location

     

    Baruch College