Managing Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Mahwah, United States - Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey

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Mahwah, United States

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Description:

RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors.

The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development.

RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, _CondeNast Traveler_ named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America.

The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 42 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences.

Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty.

In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience.

Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by _College Choice_ and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by _Great Value Colleges_.

Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in _Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools_, and as a leading college by _U.S.

News & World Report_, _Kiplinger's_, _Princeton Review,_ and _Money_ _Magazine_, among others.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time, Managerial position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Note:

This position is in the "NL" category of employment (non-fixed work week) and have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule.

However, unusual requirements for additional work time by these employees may be compensated by allowing roughly comparable amounts of time off, provided prior approval is given by the supervisor and Unit Head.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for conducting verification review in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

Reviews, maintains and updates the office of financial aid verification policy and procedures in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.

Reviews and updates the SAP (Standard Academic Progress) policies and procedures in accordance with federal guidelines. Manages and runs the SAP process for Ramapo College. Manages State Grant and scholarship programs. Organizes the data for and transmits the FISAP report.

Provides general counsel to students, parents, faculty and staff regarding State and Federal Financial Aid policies and procedures both in the office and at open house events and off campus events as needed.

Examples of Duties:

Duties:

Supervise the Assistant Director of FA, the 2 FA counselors, and the Data assistant/VA certifying official.
Manages the Federal verification process and assigns files to the two verifiers and helps with completing verification files. Maintains and reviews verification policies and procedures and keeps everything up to date in accordance to federal and state guidelines.
Counsels students and their families on financial aid issues and is a liaison with faculty and staff.
Review TAG rosters to verify that students are in compliance with state regulations. Posts all state awards to student accounts. Compares TAG disbursement reports to college records for accuracy. Makes required adjustments to student accounts. Notifies the State of New Jersey of the Changes.
Responsible for running the Garden State grant process for Ramapo College and maintaining the policies and procedures for processing the GSG Grant.
Responsible for the certifications of TAG, EOF, and GSG rosters with the state of NJ. Serves as the liaison to the EOF Office in relation to issues with the roster and students selected for state verification.