Announcement is hereby made for the full-time position of Director of Financial Aid on the Eastern Campus. The Eastern Campus Financial Aid Director oversees a  staff of three  full-time employees who are responsible for the distribution of $ 8.3 million in financial aid to eligible students each year. In the 2017-2018 academic year, the campus received applications for more than 2,900 current or prospective students. The Financial Aid office assists applicants with the complex financial aid process and provides overall advice about funding educational expenses.

 

The Director is a 12-month Guild (Unit 4) position, and, as such, the salary and benefits for this position are determined according to the salary and benefits plan for the Guild of Administrative Officers.

 

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state financial aid rules and regulations, as well as instructional policies and procedures. This involves training of staff, monitoring different processes such as the verification of financial aid applications, administering the satisfactory academic progress regulations, as well as reconciling campus disbursements to ensure funds are awarded accurately. Further, the Director is responsible for representing the College at numerous recruitment and community service outreach activities, including open houses, SUNY Financial Aid Day, and financial aid presentations.

 

The Director works closely with other campus offices to enhance and improve enrollment processes. The Director plays a key role in ensuring the financial aid office is continually assessing its activities to provide outstanding support to the constituents of Suffolk County Community College.  Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

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   Coordinates the processing of financial aid applications, collection all required documentsanddata,theverificationapplicantdataanddeterminationawards,and the disbursement awards. Supervises appropriate case and recordmaintenance.

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   Serves on College campus committees.

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   Provides community outreach activities and presentations both on and offcampus.

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   Establishes annual goals and assures that Financial Aid services are carried out in accordance with institutional priorities, policies, divisional goals, and federal and state regulations.

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   Step 1

   Click on the following link:

   http://www3.sunysuffolk.edu/Administration/humanresources/employment.asp

    

   Step 2

   Select position #18-75 and read the description.

    

   Step 3

   Click Apply Online to submit resume and cover letter.

    

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