Company: The New School
Location: Greenwich Village, NY
Position Type: Fill time
Job Title: Assistant Director of Student Accounts
Resume: http://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51607
Job Description
The New School seeks an assistant Director of Student Accounts in the University Student Financial Services (SFS) Office. The primary responsibilities of this position include the delivery of Federal Family Education Loan and private educational loan program funds to the university and our students, the timely refunding of loan funds to students and parents and Title IV compliance. The Assistant Director works as part of the SFS team and reports to the Director of Student Accounts.
Responsibilities
Responsible for accurate and timely disbursement of student loan funds.
Oversee the timely refunding of student accounts, including all Federal and private loan money in excess of tuition charges to students.
Responsible for loan returns to guarantors or federal and state agencies.
Ensure timely and accurate Title IV recalculations in compliance with federal regulations.
Work directly with students and lenders regarding loan disbursements, loan reissues and refunds.
Provide friendly and courteous service to students, parents, and staff as it relates to New School information and SFS related issues.
Assist in the delivery of e-commerce solutions to students and families.
Counsel students and parents on all aspects of student accounts.
Responsible for the reconciliation of the disbursement and returns of loan funds, and for paper and electronic refunds.
Special projects and research as needed.
Requirements:
- BA/ BS require.
- Three or more years of administrative experience in higher education environment, preferably in student financial services office.
- Knowledge of federal financial aid programs and regulations a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a diverse, dynamic team of professionals.
- Experience in accounts receivable reconciliation.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent customer/student service skills.
- Familiarity with SCT Banner system a plus
In addition to a dynamic and progressive work environment, The New School offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts and a tuition waiver. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer employee assistance services, health and well-being programs and over four weeks of vacation time per year.
Apply with us and discover the rewards and opportunities in working for a world-class, urban university.
Interested candidates must apply online at: http://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51607