Western Connecticut State University
Assistant Director ofFinancial Aid & Student Employment
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut, United States, 06810
Western Connecticut State University
Assistant Director of
Financial Aid & Student Employment
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for an Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment
marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
The Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment strives to uphold the highest degree of professionalism, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity, embrace emerging technologies, and work collaboratively with all areas of the university toward a common goal of helping our students achieve academic success. A
dditional information on the department may be found on
www.wcsu.edu/finaid/
.
Information on the University may be found on
www.wcsu.edu
.
Position Summary:
Assists the Director in planning, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment. The Assistant Director will also assist in the development and management of financial aid information systems, including uploads and downloads of the data to and from other computer systems. Duties include:
Works with the Director in determining and implementing policies, procedures, and philosophy of the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
Assists in administering need-based aid, including need analysis and packaging according to federal and institutional policies and guidelines.
Coordinates the student employment programs encompassing the placement and management of student employees within all areas of the University, the monitoring of earnings and the fiscal accountability of the program.
Processes, verifies, and validates information and documents for various Federal, State, University, and outside agencies.
Assists in the continued development of financial aid information systems including electronic file transfer and batch financial aid processes.
Coordinates the federal loan program from entrance counseling, awarding, origination, disbursement, exit counseling and reconciliation.
Disseminates information to students, parents, and the public regarding sources of financial aid.
Assists in office management including the supervision of student employees in the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
Serves as a liaison with parents, students, campus academic and administrative offices in matters relating to student financial aid.
Assists in the coordination of deferments of tuition, fees, room, and board at the University.
Coordinates outreach programs (i.e.: Financial Aid nights in the resident halls, College Goal Sunday, EAP programming, etc.) including the development of publications & communications.
Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Three (3) years of professional financial aid experience or financial accounting experience.
Working knowledge of financial aid management systems (Banner/SCT experience is particularly useful) or accounting software is required.
Ability to interact well with students, faculty, and staff in a customer service environment.
Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits:
The hiring salary range is $69,669 – $92,356 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at
www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.
Application Process:
Prospective
candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume.
Email your application materials in PDF or Word format only to Ms. Peggy Boyle, University HR Administrator – Recruitment & Labor Relations. In subject line of email reference: Your Last Name – Financial Aid Assistant Director.
Application materials must be emailed to
:
hrpositions@wcsu.edu
and must
be received no later than
Friday, November 1, 2024.
Late applications will not be accepted.
State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link.
http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/
. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at
stokesk@wcsu.edu
. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer
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Assistant Director of
Financial Aid & Student Employment
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for an Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment
marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
The Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment strives to uphold the highest degree of professionalism, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity, embrace emerging technologies, and work collaboratively with all areas of the university toward a common goal of helping our students achieve academic success. A
dditional information on the department may be found on
www.wcsu.edu/finaid/
.
Information on the University may be found on
www.wcsu.edu
.
Position Summary:
Assists the Director in planning, directing, and coordinating the operation of the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment. The Assistant Director will also assist in the development and management of financial aid information systems, including uploads and downloads of the data to and from other computer systems. Duties include:
Works with the Director in determining and implementing policies, procedures, and philosophy of the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
Assists in administering need-based aid, including need analysis and packaging according to federal and institutional policies and guidelines.
Coordinates the student employment programs encompassing the placement and management of student employees within all areas of the University, the monitoring of earnings and the fiscal accountability of the program.
Processes, verifies, and validates information and documents for various Federal, State, University, and outside agencies.
Assists in the continued development of financial aid information systems including electronic file transfer and batch financial aid processes.
Coordinates the federal loan program from entrance counseling, awarding, origination, disbursement, exit counseling and reconciliation.
Disseminates information to students, parents, and the public regarding sources of financial aid.
Assists in office management including the supervision of student employees in the Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment.
Serves as a liaison with parents, students, campus academic and administrative offices in matters relating to student financial aid.
Assists in the coordination of deferments of tuition, fees, room, and board at the University.
Coordinates outreach programs (i.e.: Financial Aid nights in the resident halls, College Goal Sunday, EAP programming, etc.) including the development of publications & communications.
Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Three (3) years of professional financial aid experience or financial accounting experience.
Working knowledge of financial aid management systems (Banner/SCT experience is particularly useful) or accounting software is required.
Ability to interact well with students, faculty, and staff in a customer service environment.
Multi-lingual or bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits:
The hiring salary range is $69,669 – $92,356 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at
www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
. All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.
Application Process:
Prospective
candidates must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume.
Email your application materials in PDF or Word format only to Ms. Peggy Boyle, University HR Administrator – Recruitment & Labor Relations. In subject line of email reference: Your Last Name – Financial Aid Assistant Director.
Application materials must be emailed to
:
hrpositions@wcsu.edu
and must
be received no later than
Friday, November 1, 2024.
Late applications will not be accepted.
State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link.
http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/
. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at
stokesk@wcsu.edu
. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer
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