Sacred Heart University
Assistant Director for Student Financial Assistance
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Assistant Director for Student Financial Assistance
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #422Tuesday, November 19, 2024As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools.Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. SHU upholds a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds.To applyOnly applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.Position SummaryAssists in the coordination and general counseling needs of Sacred Heart University students, as well as assists in the coordination of student loan programs.The Assistant Director must project a positive public relations image and be responsive to the university's goals and objectives.General student financial aid counseling - application processing, need analysis, verification, awarding, tracking, and reporting.Provide counseling for alternative financing and scholarship searches.Responsible for data entry, tracking of student information on a database, with emphasis on document imaging through Perceptive Content.Assists in student research, mailings, and reports.Assists in the planning for and execution of student loan entrance interviews.Understanding of the registration process and detailed verification of enrollment status.Check awarded student account information with the Office of Student Accounts.Follow up on its students’ loan/work study proceeds.Participate in all SFA Office and Divisional activities including but not limited to University Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, Orientation, Welcome Weekends, Information Sessions, etc.All other duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other AttributesBachelor's degree required.Previous higher education financial aid experience is preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.Excellent computer skills. Experience with CSS Powerfaids and/or U.S. Department EDE systems is strongly preferred.Unusual Working ConditionsFast-paced office with very heavy interpersonal communication. Weekend and evening office hours are required. During holidays, staff are considered essential and are often required to be on campus or work remotely.This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #422Tuesday, November 19, 2024As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools.Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. SHU upholds a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds.To applyOnly applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.Position SummaryAssists in the coordination and general counseling needs of Sacred Heart University students, as well as assists in the coordination of student loan programs.The Assistant Director must project a positive public relations image and be responsive to the university's goals and objectives.General student financial aid counseling - application processing, need analysis, verification, awarding, tracking, and reporting.Provide counseling for alternative financing and scholarship searches.Responsible for data entry, tracking of student information on a database, with emphasis on document imaging through Perceptive Content.Assists in student research, mailings, and reports.Assists in the planning for and execution of student loan entrance interviews.Understanding of the registration process and detailed verification of enrollment status.Check awarded student account information with the Office of Student Accounts.Follow up on its students’ loan/work study proceeds.Participate in all SFA Office and Divisional activities including but not limited to University Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, Orientation, Welcome Weekends, Information Sessions, etc.All other duties as required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other AttributesBachelor's degree required.Previous higher education financial aid experience is preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.Excellent computer skills. Experience with CSS Powerfaids and/or U.S. Department EDE systems is strongly preferred.Unusual Working ConditionsFast-paced office with very heavy interpersonal communication. Weekend and evening office hours are required. During holidays, staff are considered essential and are often required to be on campus or work remotely.This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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