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Category:

Administrative/Staff

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Department:

Financial Aid

Locations:

Springfield, MA

Posted:

Jul 25, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

PositionID:

179163

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About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.

Job Description:

The Undergraduate Financial Aid Assistant Director/Athletic Liaison for Financial Aid is responsible for correctly processing applications, determining eligibility, awarding and verifying of both institutional financial aid and federal/state financial aid for a population of undergraduate students including all athletes and students on endowed scholarships. Responsibilities include advising and counseling students on the availability of financial aid; managing a caseload of student files for the analysis and awarding of financial aid; monitor the progress and status of award applicants; plan and execute follow up procedures. Serves as a liaison between the athletics department, financial aid office, and student-athletes, ensuring that student-athletes understand and meet the financial requirements to participate in athletics while maintaining eligibility for financial aid.

Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling to students/families on available financial aid programs, policies and procedures along with payment options
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulatory changes and institutional policies and procedures
• Determine student need and eligibility for federal, state and institutional funds
• Manages an undergraduate caseload as well as all students with athletic scholarships for financial aid packaging and verification
• Acts as the liaison between the Financial Aid office and the Athletic Department
• Reviews and adjusts student aid awards due to enrollment credit changes and housing changes
• Reviews students flagged by the Department of Education for nearing their federal student loan limits utilizing the National Student Loan Data System, (NSLDS)
• Works with students on a personal basis regarding documentation and application deadlines in person, email, phone or via TEAMS
• Respond and resolve financial aid questions and concerns from students, and the college community
• Manages all student communications
• Assists with annual financial aid audit
• Awards and tracks endowed scholarships including the review of award requirements, assessment of possible recipients, awarding of funds, maintaining accurate fund balance information and supporting Institutional Advancement relating to reporting and stewardship.
• Attend various trainings as required
• Some nights or weekends as required during key times of the year
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid
• Required to assist with specific college-wide events outside of normal work hours and days (i.e., prospective and new student events, including orientations and commencement)
• Develop professional contacts with counterparts at other local institutions
• Actively seek continued professional self-development on an annual basis
• Attend and participate in required meetings

Requirements:

• High level of organization and analytical ability
• 1-3 years' experience in the Higher Education industry
• Ability to perform detailed work with minimal errors
• Demonstrated service and team orientated attitude
• Knowledge of PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar systems
• Ability to work across multiple systems with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work with and maintain confidential material and convey a positive, professional image
• Able to perform work with frequent deadlines and external pressure to complete assignments
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent accounting, written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work flexible and extended schedule including evenings or weekends when necessary
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA
• Ability to adhere to college policies and procedures
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity and respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from one's own
• General knowledge of the college's mission, purpose and goals and the role of a Financial Aid Counselor in achieving those goals

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

• Brief cover letter
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)

Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

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