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Russell Sage College Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Partnership Programs in Albany & Troy, New York
Location: Albany & Troy, NY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Wed Jun 12 2024 Job Description:
The Office of Financial Aid is seeking an Assistant Director (AD) of Financial Aid for Partnership Programs . The Assistant Director is responsible for the awarding and administration of student financial aid and provides comprehensive counsel to students on financial aid processes, procedures, and opportunities. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for graduate students enrolled in our online partnership programs.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Guides prospective and current students through the financial aid and student accounts process.
Assists students with navigating the financial aid portal, My Sage Aid, and other online processes.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, a variety of financial aid and enrollment related information to students. Explains aid programs, application procedures and eligibility criteria.
Financial aid packaging of graduate students in online partnership programs.
Assist the Student Accounts Office as needed in answering questions relating to payment plans and billing questions for students enrolled in online partnership programs.
Participate in Admissions and community presentations.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Financial Aid
The estimated wage is $24.35 per hour for 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks.
Job Requirements:
Requirements and Qualifications:
This is an entry level, professional position. We are willing to train a motivated candidate. No experience is necessary.
Bachelor's Degree recommended.
Ability to work effectively within an ethically, culturally, and socially diverse student population.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and the public in a courteous manner.
Self-motivated and ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Prioritizes maintaining a collaborative and respective work environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills; personable, energetic, and responsive.
Datatel/Colleague experience preferred and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Director of Financial Aid
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.
