Associate Director of Financial Aid

Search Number	# FA104
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Associate Director of Financial Aid oversees systems and technology in support of all financial aid functions, aligns all financial aid systems with federal and state regulations to ensure compliance, serves as liaison between Institutional Research and other departments whose system interface with financial aid, and serves as supervisor to all counselors and other auxiliary positions.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Serve as back up to the Director of Financial Aid in her absence Assist with all Loan and Grant Processing Implement and maintain a working knowledge of PowerFAIDS systems, upgrades, and patch releases Work closely with the Director of Institutional Research for completion of surveys and reports Maintain current policies and procedures Counsel students and families on all aspects of financial aid and assist with overflow processing Package Financial Aid Troubleshoot PowerFAIDS, COD, and edConnect technical issues and system set-up Serve at various campus events, financial literacy presentations, and serve on other institutional committees as assigned Engage in professional development and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of financial aid regulations and compliance concerns Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Serve as back up to the Director of Financial Aid in her absence
Assist with all Loan and Grant Processing
Implement and maintain a working knowledge of PowerFAIDS systems, upgrades, and patch releases
Work closely with the Director of Institutional Research for completion of surveys and reports
Maintain current policies and procedures
Counsel students and families on all aspects of financial aid and assist with overflow processing
Package Financial Aid
Troubleshoot PowerFAIDS, COD, and edConnect technical issues and system set-up
Serve at various campus events, financial literacy presentations, and serve on other institutional committees as assigned
Engage in professional development and maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of financial aid regulations and compliance concerns
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications	Ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment Good organizational and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred 3-5 years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office or relevant work experience within an Accredited Higher Education Institution Technical proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of PowerFAIDS, SLATE, Navigate, Datatel Colleague System, or DHS SAVE System preferred Experience originating, disbursing, and reconciling federal aid programs Experience working with traditional and/or non-traditional students Knowledge of Title IV systems (i.e. COD, NSLDS, CPS, etc.) Experience developing and maintaining procedural manuals Fluency in Spanish preferred

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
3-5 years of experience working in a Financial Aid Office or relevant work experience within an Accredited Higher Education Institution
Technical proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of PowerFAIDS, SLATE, Navigate, Datatel Colleague System, or DHS SAVE System preferred
Experience originating, disbursing, and reconciling federal aid programs
Experience working with traditional and/or non-traditional students
Knowledge of Title IV systems (i.e. COD, NSLDS, CPS, etc.)
Experience developing and maintaining procedural manuals
Fluency in Spanish preferred

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Evening and some weekend hours required.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.