Rowan College of South Jersey Hiring for Administrator, Financial aid at Sewell, NJ Full Time

Description

Responsible for assisting the Director, Financial Aid with work related to Federal/State/Institutional aid programs and assigned tasks affecting the operation of Student Services related activities. Assists in the advisement of prospective students and families relative to the various types of financial aid available, via high school and on-campus Financial Aid presentations.

Examples of Duties

• Verifies financial aid recipient files, enrollment status, award notices, and monitors adjustments/award changes.
• Verifies status of files that were forwarded to ProVerify.
• Gathers and reviews documentation needed to award financial aid funds in the College’s designated Student Information System.
• Assists in cross-checking admissions applications with financial aid files and validating enrollment status of aid recipients within the College’s designated Student Information System.
• Enters and maintains student financial aid information into the College’s designated Student Information System.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation of all timely financial aid mailings.
• Assists in the advisement of prospective students and families relative to the various types of financial aid available, via high school and on-campus Financial Aid presentations and workshops.
• Assists in gathering data for the completion of required federal and state reports and fund reconciliation with the Bursar’s office and Finance department.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates financial aid files in ERP and filing system.
• Disseminates timely and accurate financial aid information to all students.
• Assists in the development of new financial aid processes based on relevant and current federal, state, and institutional changes including forms update.
• Assists with integrating financial aid information and providing training opportunities to other departments within the college.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with three years of progressively responsible experience in higher education enrollment services required.
• 2-4 years of Higher Education experience, financial aid experience preferred.
• Experience with a Higher Education Software, Ellucian Banner preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience presenting to individuals and large groups
• Ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound independent judgment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, includes evenings and possible weekends.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment
• If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.Supplemental Information

  COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Physical activity of the position:

• Standing
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing
• Physical requirements of the position:
• Light work- exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently
• Visual acuity requirements of the position:
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity
• Workplace conditions of the position:
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
  Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

  As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.