In consultation with the Director of Jasper Central, the Specialist will be responsible in providing direction and coordination with Federal and State Financial Aid. This individual will also be responsible to work collaboratively in managing student issues.

Duties:

• Counsel students/parents on eligibility for federal, state, university, and private aid

programs. Assist with developing strategies for financing college, including

consideration of debt management with the Loan Coordinator.

• Oversee the New State Programs such as TAP, STEM, ETA and World Trade Center

award. Responsible for certifying all State Awards and reconciliation of State grants.

• Communicates clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with clients, their families,

other office staff, and university departments regarding individual students, their aid,

and assistance needed to resolve student problems with the Customer Service

Supervisor.

• Works tactfully and effectively to resolve problems for individual applicants in a timely

manner, prioritizing tasks to minimize the possibility of negative impact on student

recruitment and retention

• Use technical knowledge regarding financial aid programs and associated legislation

and need-analysis theory and computations to review student application information

to determine financial aid eligibility.

• Maintain familiarity with federal/state aid programs in order to maintain standards,

define new system activity, and assist in advising staff, students, parents, and other

constituencies as deemed appropriate.

• Assist with outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required. Must have the ability to think critically and perform

complex tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to

work cooperatively with co-workers are required. Must be able to work some evenings

and weekends.

• Employment is dependent upon successful access to the National Student Loan Data

System, which requires all federal student loans to be in good standing and not in

default and a credit check to review that student loans are not in default

Salary: $54, 000 - $ 58,000

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V