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Financial Aid Advisor – Multiple Positions (Office of Financial Aid, Division of Student Affairs)

POSITION DETAILS

Hunter College is seeking Financial Aid Advisors to join the team and be a part of the mission to serve the Hunter College community. Each position will report to one of the Assistant Directors of Financial Aid. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Financial Aid Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support timely advising, awarding, distribution, reconciliation and advising services of Financial Aid to all Hunter students.

• Work as part of a Financial Aid team to address student inquiries and provide exemplary student service.

• Keep abreast of financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures – share with the Hunter student community in small and large settings.

• Be a contributing member of the Hunter College community with an active investment in the success of our students, colleagues, and advancement as an institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Flexible schedule during peak periods. Be available for occasional evening and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A demonstrated commitment to providing quality student service in a diverse college is expected.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Student Financial Aid regulations, programs, practices and procedures preferred.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, CUNYfirst, and related Student Financial Services software (NSLDS) desirable.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.

• Flexible schedule during peak periods. Be available for occasional evening and weekends

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Counsels applicants and students on eligibility for financial aid programs, assisting them in the application process.

• Verifies eligibility for Federal and State financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, and guaranteed student loans

• Performs application intake, evaluation, processing and awarding

• Assists in the production of Financial Aid online, print material, and websites

• Advises students on good academic standing requirements and the appeal process; reviews appeals for dependency overrides and budget adjustments

• Conducts group workshops and represents the financial aid office at various on- and off- campus events

• Serves as a liaison between the college office and Direct Loan Providers

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience $44,411-$51,781.

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

1. Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 29001.Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume• Names and contact information of 3 referencesUpload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on Oct. 18, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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

29001

Location

Hunter College