• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $65,800 - $72,100 Annually

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director evaluates financial aid application materials and determines the degree of eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid and/or alternative financing options. The Assistant Director has responsibility for one or more specific office programs and assists with the training and development of Financial Aid Officers.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate financial aid applications, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies regarding student eligibility.
• Perform need analysis, formulate financial aid packages, verify data, and utilize professional judgment in the readjustment of financial aid packages during the year on the basis of changed financial circumstances. 
• Counsel and correspond with Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students and their parents regarding their specific situations, financial aid policies, programs, and procedures.                          
• Serves as a financial aid liaison to other offices and office point person for one or more specific programs and projects. These may include athletic recruiting, targeted admissions cycles, inter-office administered programs, system maintenance, audits, and federal and state compliance. 
• Assist with the training and mentoring of Financial Aid Officers.                            
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. 
• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Experience with financial aid counseling of students and families in a university setting is highly desirable. 
• Ability to communicate complex information, both verbally and in writing required. 
• Time management skills are essential in this high-volume office. 
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.

**Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be considered**

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous PowerFAIDS and/or Institutional Methodology experience preferred.
• 4 years or more of related experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

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