Financial Aid Coordinator

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman College seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator to provide essential financial aid information to students, staff and faculty, and to support enrollment management through accurate award processing and compliance with aid regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years in a financial aid environment, plus experience with CUNYFirst or PeopleSoft, strong communication, and availability for some evenings and weekends. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of financial aid experience.
• Experience with CUNYFirst or PeopleSoft.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be available to work some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Schedules workshops, reviews applications, establishes pay cycles, disburses funds and records awards.
• Coordinates, verifies and resolves disbursement issues for scholarships and grants.
• Reconciles accounting and disbursement schedules.
• Provides data for financial aid and donor reports as needed.
• Supports enrollment management by providing financial aid information to prospective students and families.
• Serves as liaison between the college and direct loan providers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Evening hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CUNYFirst/PeopleSoft

Job description

Financial Aid Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Financial Aid Coordinator position at Lehman College is responsible for providing essential financial aid information to students, staff, and faculty. This role involves direct student services, compliance with financial aid regulations, and collaboration with various departments to support enrollment management activities. The position requires commitment to quality student service in a diverse academic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree is required.

• At least 2 years prior experience in a financial aid environment
• Experience with CUNYFirst or PeopleSoft systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to the high level of customer service
• Must be available to work some evening and weekend hours

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Coordinates financial aid procedures and activities and provides financial aid information.

• Schedules workshops, reviews applications, establishes pay cycles, disburses funds and resolves disbursement problems, and records awards, disbursements and returns
• Coordinates, verifies and resolves problems regarding the disbursement of scholarships and grants by verifying student eligibility, establishing pay cycles and reviewing pay-outs
• Reconciles accounting and disbursement schedules
• Provides data for financial aid and donor reports as needed
• Supports the College's enrollment management efforts by providing financial aid information to prospective students, their families and their high school counselors
• Serves as liaison between the college and direct loan providers
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Financial Aid Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience. $52,268

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

October 26, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32916

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time