Graduate Assistant, Financial Aid Office

Search Number	# GAFA 113
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Part-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Financial Aid Office Graduate Assistant is a 10-month position each year over the course of earning a Master’s degree at Albertus Magnus College. The Graduate Assistant position is limited to applicants seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL), or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). The Graduate Assistant will work part-time to assist with reconciliation, direct audits of student files, and help with data and analytical surveys. The Graduate Assistant will also work to provide excellent customer service to students, their parents, and all auxiliary offices and staff.

Overview

The Financial Aid Office Graduate Assistant is a 10-month position each year over the course of earning a Master’s degree at Albertus Magnus College. The Graduate Assistant position is limited to applicants seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL), or Master of Science in Accounting (MSA).

The Graduate Assistant will work part-time to assist with reconciliation, direct audits of student files, and help with data and analytical surveys. The Graduate Assistant will also work to provide excellent customer service to students, their parents, and all auxiliary offices and staff.

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	Help with reconciliation of funds Perform direct audits of federal tax returns Collect and maintain data to assist with analytical surveys and audit prep Provide excellent customer service to students, their parents, and all auxiliary offices and staff Assist with the sending of missing document letters/emails for all programs, the sorting, entering, and filing of all documents, and phone coverage

Essential Functions

Help with reconciliation of funds
Perform direct audits of federal tax returns
Collect and maintain data to assist with analytical surveys and audit prep
Provide excellent customer service to students, their parents, and all auxiliary offices and staff
Assist with the sending of missing document letters/emails for all programs, the sorting, entering, and filing of all documents, and phone coverage

Qualifications	Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills Solid computer skills; willingness to learn and adapt to new software/technology Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and complete tasks Adaptable to change; able to work independently and with a team Highly professional, have good judgement and be willing to take initiative Ability to multitask and work gracefully under pressure Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (knowledge of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIF functions preferred)

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills

Solid computer skills; willingness to learn and adapt to new software/technology

Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize and complete tasks

Adaptable to change; able to work independently and with a team

Highly professional, have good judgement and be willing to take initiative

Ability to multitask and work gracefully under pressure

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (knowledge of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIF functions preferred)

Education	Bachelor’s Degree required Acceptance to the Albertus Magnus College full-time MBA, MSMOL, or MSA graduate program

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Acceptance to the Albertus Magnus College full-time MBA, MSMOL, or MSA graduate program

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Excellent communication, organization and time management skills Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google suite Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times Works independently and with a team under pressure and be able to multitask

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Monday – Thursday, 9:30-4:30, with 30 minute lunch break (6.5 hour shifts) Some weekend hours may be required

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information from three professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu . Please reference the Search Number in the 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.