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Assistant Director of Student Financial Services

St. John Fisher College
United States, New York, Rochester
3690 East Avenue (Show on map)
May 02, 2025
Position Details
Posting Summary


Position Title Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
Counseling students and families: (40%)

  • Answer financial aid and student accounts inquiries (via phone, email, mail, in person)
  • Counsel students/parents/families on the financial aid application process, provide explanations of financial aid awards, eligibility and need determination, and payment options. Assist with completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), verification, and loan steps
  • Answer questions related to Federal, State, and Institutional financial aid programs
  • Exercise professional judgement through the review and evaluation of requests for additional financial assistance due to special circumstances, changes in financial situation, and requests for independence overrides
  • Assist students with various questions regarding their account including, but not limited to billing, payments, holds, and refunds


Financial Aid: (50%)

  • Works with Director and OIT on annual financial aid New Year Set-up and testing
  • Review, evaluate, and process financial aid applications. Make decisions on aid eligibility and compile financial aid awards for new and returning students - undergraduate, graduate, part-time and full-time. Including identifying and determining award amounts for veterans and military benefits.
  • Create student and parent financial aid award offers notifications via letter, email, and portal updates.
  • Responsible for the awarding & monitoring of tuition remission benefits.
  • Responsible for the awarding & monitoring of restricted scholarship funds within the current terms of the scholarship. Identify new candidates and determine eligibility for renewal of continuing students. Initiate 'apply to' scholarship process (communicate with committee and students) and participate in awarding review process.
  • Receive award information and revise financial aid awards to reflect outside scholarships.

Additional duties: (10%)

  • Front desk coverage
  • Title IV Verification
  • Support in processing federal grant and loan programs
  • Present financial aid information to prospective families, high school audiences, and at community sponsored financial aid events
  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience required. Student services or financial aid experience preferred. Banner software knowledge a plus.
Competencies / Skills
Supervision of Employees
None
Work Environment
General campus community - including students and parents
Equipment to be Used

  • General office equipment, including telephone, calculator, copier, printer, and scanner.
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
  • Ellucian Banner, NelNet, Federal Student Aid Partner Connect, other third party software/portals
  • Cognos Analytics


Job Type Full-time
Work Hours
35 hours/week. Weekend and evening work at times.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested 3
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ( titleix@sjfc.edu<> titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range $60,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S00708P
Desired Start Date
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Open Until Filled
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  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter


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