Grants & Scholarships Manager, Student Financial Services

Lackawanna College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lackawanna College is seeking a Student Financial Services Manager of Grants and Scholarships to oversee state, institutional, and external grants and scholarships. You will allocate financial aid resources, monitor compliance with federal and state rules, and support the Office of Student Financial Services across multiple campuses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 3 years in financial aid within higher education, with experience in PowerFaids/Jenzabar and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in higher education financial aid or student accounts.
• Experience with PA State Grant and Special Programs.
• Experience with computerized financial aid systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement departmental operations for state, institutional, and external grants and scholarships.
• Ensure timely, equitable allocation and delivery of financial aid resources to students and families.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state regulations and college policies.
• Coordinate scholarship portals and review processes with the Scholarship Committee.
• Prepare and present required reports to leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

PowerFaids

Jenzabar

Job description

Lackawanna College is seeking a Student Financial Services Manager of Grants and Scholarships to oversee state, institutional, and external grants and scholarships. You will allocate financial aid resources, monitor compliance with federal and state rules, and support the Office of Student Financial Services across multiple campuses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 3 years in financial aid within higher education, with experience in PowerFaids/Jenzabar and