Rochester Institute of Technology Looking for NTID Student Financial Services Coordinator Full Time

NTID Student Financial Services Coordinator
8301BR
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
NTID Student and Academic Services

Detailed Job Description
This position will administer the processing of all financial services for NTID-supported students, execute NTID Scholarship allocation process, facilitate financial eligibility process, assist students with resolving financial holds and research data. In addition, the position will provide outreach to admitted and continuing students regarding how to seek and maintain VR benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer the processing of all financial services; the allocation of NTID endowed scholarship funds (approx. $600,000 annually) and the reimbursement of various expenses covered by state vocational rehabilitation agencies.
• Serve as liaison to the RIT Financial Aid Office, Student Financial Services Office, NTID Admissions Office and between Akademos, state vocational rehabilitation agencies and students.
• Complete the paperwork; W-9s, vendor forms, and other agency requests and portals.
• Download and receive state vocational rehabilitation authorizations and verify student data for its accuracy via PeopleSoft query.
• Process the student voucher data to Akademos portal for students to access funds and communicate with them via email through Akademos portal.
• Maintain and update student voucher semester logs (spreadsheet) and reconcile to Akademos invoices/sales reports and state vocational rehabilitation agency vouchers.
• Create and submit Akademos PO regarding state vocational rehabilitation payments and process Akademos invoices/credit Memos for payment.
• Process state vocational rehabilitation agency invoices for reimbursement of student purchases through Akademos.
• Contact state vocational rehabilitation agencies for outstanding balances.
• Manage budget for 85 endowed funds throughout the year and reconcile these funds at end of academic year.
• Assist in the resolution of student financial problems (Involves accessing sensitive/protected information).
• Meet with NTID prospective student visitors as needed to discuss financial aid, vocational rehabilitation, and supplemental security income.
• Give financial aid presentations for Open Houses, Explore Your Future, Summer Vestibule Program, and summer outreach programs.

Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• High School diploma
• 2-4 years experience in a business-related field including at least 2 years experience working with college students who are deaf/hard of hearing.

Skills

• Experience with admissions, international student services, financial aid and/or financial services; knowledge of financial aid regulatory guidelines and requirements.
• Computer skills (skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Email). Proficiency with RITs Oracle, OnBase, SIS (PeopleSoft), Kronos and eServices systems
• Possess presentation skills.
• The ability to create meaningful interactions among students, faculty, staff and VR service providers for the purpose of promoting student success.
• American Sign Language skills or willingness to learn in order to be able to communicate with a variety of deaf and hearing individuals.
• Understanding of Deaf Cultures.
• Must be able to work confidentiality in a fast-paced, detail oriented, student-centered, financial environment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with students showing they are in danger of not persisting due to financial difficulties.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $18 – $30
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $18
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $30

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 18
Hourly/Salary Maximum:30

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