Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Saint Elizabeth University – Morristown, New Jersey

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by mall class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students .In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid provides comprehensive guidance to full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students/families on the financial aid application process, available funding options, and overall financial planning. Serving as a key member of the Enrollment Management and Student Affairs team, the Assistant Director delivers high-quality customer service, conducts detailed eligibility and compliance reviews, SAP, and Return of Title IV (R2T4) reviews; coordinates and maintains scholarship processes; and administers the Federal Work-Study program[A1] . This position requires a detail oriented, self-motivated individual with strong communications, interpersonal, and computer skills, as well as excellent time-management skills; a self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid supports students in accessing the financial resources necessary to achieve their educational goals while contributing to the effective operation of the Financial Aid Office.

Essential Functions:

Counsel students and their families on the financial aid process, available funding options, and financial planning.

Assist students with completing the FAFSA, state aid applications, loan applications, and other required forms.

Provide individualized guidance on budgeting, financial literacy, and responsible borrowing.

Determine financial aid eligibility and prepare award packages in compliance with Title IV and other governing bodies.

Maintain accurate student records within financial aid systems while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Support compliance reviews and audits with accurate system data and reporting.

Assist with administration, verification, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and assist in processing appeals.

Review and process Return of Title IV (R2T4) calculations in compliance with federal regulations.

Coordinate and administer the Federal Work Study program.

Oversee scholarship application workflows, selection timelines, awarding rules, and donor restrictions.

Partner with Advancement/Development on donor-funded scholarship requirements and reporting.

Coordinate, manage, and recommend changes to programs and processes based on federal and state regulations and institutional policies.

Coordinate and participate in University recruitment/financial aid events.

Collaborate with other University departments to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle.

Contribute to a positive, student-centered team environment.

Performs specific program responsibilities and related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Two to five years’ work experience in financial aid preferred.

Experience working with PowerFAIDS/Thesis Elements preferred.

Strong understanding of federal and state financial aid regulations, or willingness to learn quickly.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Technical and analytical aptitude.

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills,

Ability to multi-task and exercise judgment in a demand-based service setting.

Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and flexible hours as required to accommodate student service.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Bilingual with Spanish preferred.

Working knowledge of COD, NSLDS, FSA Partners, and NJFAMS preferred.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan

Dental and Vision Plan

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost

Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents

Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities

Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay

Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months

Birthday as a Paid Day Off

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Employee Discount Program

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.

[A1]Are you wanting this to come back to the Financial Aid Office? Currently, this is under Finance and Sheri oversees it.