9387BR

Position Title:

Assistant Director

Organization:

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Job Responsibilities:

• Exercise professional judgment when making decisions. Understand high-level compliance requirements and provide assurance and leadership on compliance-related needs. Have the ability to execute special department projects independently. Support the goals of Enrollment Management in the recruitment of prospective students and retention of continuing students. Make recommendations to leadership where appropriate.

• Serve as a representative and advisor to: university community, federal and state agencies, scholarship foundations, high schools, other universities, prospective and continuing students and families. Must engage in frequent contact with a large cross section of university personnel that may include: Admissions, Student Financial Services, Registrar, Study Abroad, Co-op, Housing, ROTC, College Restoration Program (CRP), International Student Services, academic departments, University Exploration, etc. Support community efforts to make applying for financial aid accessible.

• Analyze and evaluate reports and financial aid to determine eligibility and make revisions where applicable. Correspond with students to provide customer service with diplomacy and tact while upholding Institute policies and respecting families’ privacy and confidentiality. Responsible for understanding and applying a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations to be certain aid is offered within eligibility requirements.

• Responsible for the execution and delivery of divisional and departmental critical work with limited support from leadership.

• Specific programmatic responsibilities may include:

• Determination of eligibility, aid administration and required reporting for students enrolled through special programs such as: Say Yes, Rochester City Scholars, HEOP, CRP, ROTC, NTID, BS/MS, VA, etc.

• Assist in construction of compliant procedures and training related to administration of federal satisfactory academic progress (SAP)

• Collaboration with study abroad staff for successful compliant programs

• Calculation of revised aid eligibility and funds to be returned for students who withdraw or take a leave of absence (Return to Title IV calculation) in compliance with federal regulations.

• Partnership with selected RIT offices on compliance issues related to withdrawal, leave of absence and the processing of Return to Title IV calculation

• Support construction of data tables and text, testing and implementation of College Board net price calculator and other required software

• Ensure compliance with website presence and Chat bot content

• Federal program compliance, i.e. Direct Loans, Pell

• Compose and conduct presentations to students, parents, colleagues and as outreach to the community.

• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Requisition Number:

9387BR

College/Division:

Enrollment Management

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Additional Details:

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level:

Associates or Equivalent Experience

How To Apply:

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

117A

Required Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate mastery of operation functions and Financial Aid knowledge of or aptitude to in the area of federal student aid regulations.

• Must have strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation, computer literacy, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Must be highly flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, high energy work environment that emphasizes measurable work outcomes.

• Must have intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn the following applications: ProSAM (Financial Aid Management System), PeopleSoft Student Information System, NYS Higher Education Services Corporation Systems, OnBase document scanning system, US Department of Education Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

At least four years of demonstrated financial aid experience or relevant higher education experience.

Department/College Description:

What do we believe at RIT?:

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location:

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Associate Director’s, the Assistant Director serves in a role where they are responsible for processing financial aid in compliance with federal and state regulations, institutional policy and in support of university enrollment goals. They are expected to understanding high-level compliance requirements, and have the ability to execute and deliver divisional and departmental critical work with limited oversight. This position assists RIT in meeting goals through the strategic use of available funds, use of their professional judgment and by providing quality service in response to student, family and institutional needs.

RIT, as an institutional member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administers (NASFAA) requires all members to exemplify the highest level of ethical behavior and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism by following the Statement of Ethical Principles (http://www.nasfaa.org/Statement_of_Ethical_Principles) .

The Assistant Director works closely with colleagues and other administrative and academic departments to ensure consistency in policies, practices, compliance, service to students and in some instances may validate other staff work. They are expected to maintain a thorough working knowledge of and seek to continuously improve the application of technology and regulations in financial aid.

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

41600

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

69700