Assistant Director of Financial Aid

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid provides financial aid assistance to Law School students, prospective students, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Assists Law School students, prospective students, and alumni with all aspects of financing a legal education.
• Awards Fordham Law grants and loans and performs need analysis (FM and IM).
• Processes federal loan applications using internal systems.
• Administers named scholarships program, including data management, and assists with establishment of new scholarships.
• Conducts entrance/exit interviews.
• Coordinates and maintains web content.
• Assists with financial literacy education, office operations, and preparation/review of ad hoc documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of Student Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Banner, PowerFAIDS, and ACES2.
• LSAC Unite proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace applications.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (LawNet), including document management, content updates, and intranet administration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition remission.
• Generous time off.

Pay

Minimum starting salary: $66,555. Maximum starting salary: $80,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.