Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Senior Financial Aid Officer |
| Job Category |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Department |
Office Financial Aid NB |
| Overview |
The Division of Enrollment Management at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (
EMNB) is comprised of eight student-facing and administrative units: Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, and the One Stop Student Services Center, as well as business, information technology, and strategy and analytics administrative teams. The division employs over 100 full-time staff and an additional 200+ student employees to fulfill its mission. The division is driven by research, galvanized by progress, and motivated by a relentless commitment to student access and academic excellence. It works at the intersection of administration and innovation to set enrollment strategy, foster student success, and inform university policy and practice. EM-NB attracts the best and brightest students to Rutgers' flagship campus, supports them through their time on the banks, and celebrates their graduation each year. Experience working with diverse populations of students, staff and faculty is desired.
The Office of Financial Aid provides the highest quality service to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in pursuit of their academic goals. The office is committed to assisting students and families in planning for and meeting expenses associated with attendance at the university. The team strives to bridge the gap between the cost of education by providing equal opportunities and access to financial resources. The office empowers students through financial literacy resources to make informed decisions about managing finances and preparing for the future. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Officer for the Office Financial Aid NB. This position reports to the Assistant Manager of Financial Aid - New Brunswick.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of applications for financial assistance in accordance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
- Evaluates documents using verification procedures and constructs financial aid packages for applicants.
- Provides individual counseling to students and families on all aspects of the financial aid process including proper completion of application and other forms, loan options, budget planning, debt management and the overall awarding process.
- Answers students' questions and disseminates accurate information via one-on-one sessions, telephone and written communications.
- Serves as a representative of the university at various outreach activities such as high school nights, university open house, orientation, and financial aid workshops.
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Hours Per Week |
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| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
05 |
| Position Salary |
$65,741-$72,804 |
| Annual Minimum Salary |
65741.00 |
| Annual Mid Range Salary |
81857.00 |
| Annual Maximum Salary |
97972.00 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Union Description |
URA-AFT Administrative |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience plus a minimum of two years' experience in student financial aid that demonstrates knowledge, understanding and competency administering federal financial assistance programs; and program counseling and outreach.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Ability to meet expectations in a fast paced and dynamic customer-oriented environment with flexibility to accommodate adjusting priorities.
- Good coordination, organization, facilitation, research, mathematical, statistical, and program report analysis skills.
- Good communication, presentation and editing skills.
- Effective counseling skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience working with and knowledge of state aid, NJFAMS, COD, NSLDS, ELM, IMS, SRDB, OFA/FSA websites.
- Experience leading and/or providing work direction, training and/or technical assistance to lower-level permanent employees, and/or temporary, student and/or consultant employees.
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1083 |
| Posting Open Date |
05/21/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
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Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
May 21, 2025