Assistant Director of Financial Aid

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fordham University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid for the Law School to assist students, prospective students, and alumni with financing a legal education.

Responsibilities include awarding Fordham Law grants and loans, performing need analysis, processing federal loan applications, administering scholarships, and maintaining web content. The role supports financial literacy education and office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of student financial services experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsabilités

• Assists Law School students, prospective students, and alumni with all aspects of financing a legal education.
• Awards Fordham Law grants and loans and performs need analysis (FM and IM).
• Processes federal loan applications using internal systems.
• Administers named scholarships program, including data management, and assists with establishment of new scholarships.
• Conducts entrance/exit interviews.
• Coordinates and maintains web content.
• Assists with financial literacy education, office operations, and preparation/review of ad hoc documents.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Banner

PowerFAIDS

ACES2

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

SharePoint (LawNet)

Description du poste

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director of Financial Aid provides financial aid assistance to Law School students, prospective students, and alumni.

Essential Functions

Assists Law School students, prospective students, and alumni with all aspects of financing a legal education.

Awards Fordham Law grants and loans and performs need analysis (FM and IM).

Processes federal loan applications using internal systems.

Administers named scholarships program, including data management, and assists with establishment of new scholarships.

Conducts entrance/exit interviews.

Coordinates and maintains web content.

Assists with financial literacy education, office operations, and preparation/review of ad hoc documents.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Assists with the organization of the annual Scholarship Reception.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 2 years of student financial services experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service experience.

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Banner, PowerFAIDS, and ACES2.

LSAC Unite

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace applications

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint (LawNet), including document management, content updates, and intranet administration

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $80,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1099P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/22/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Seldom

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 2 years of student financial services experience?
  • Yes
  • No