State Financial Aid Coordinator: Empower Students' Futures

Passaic County Community College; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick/personal

Job summary

Passaic County Community College is seeking a State Financial Aid Coordinator who reports to the Director of Financial Aid and oversees reviewing, awarding, and monitoring state and federal aid programs. This is a full‑time administrative position within the Enrollment Services team.

Responsibilities include processing NJStars, TAG, EOF, and CCOG; ensuring disbursements, reconciling state funds, and advising students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in financial aid preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs preferred.
• Computer literacy and ability to use an integrated student system.
• Bilingual Spanish/English welcome.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and processing of all state financial aid programs (NJStars; TAG, EOF and CCOG).
• Reconcile state programs with Bursar, Finance, and Financial Aid.
• Perform need analysis for a caseload of over 500 students.
• Assist students and staff with corrections and revisions to state applications.
• Monitor and oversee disbursement of state funds.
• Review withdrawal and dropped course reports for state grants.
• Update catalog with state grant requirements, deadlines, and policies.
• Participate in financial aid workshops for students and parents.
• Assist in processing and awarding Direct Loan funds.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Colleague

Job description

Passaic County Community College is seeking a State Financial Aid Coordinator who reports to the Director of Financial Aid and oversees reviewing, awarding, and monitoring state and federal aid programs. This is a full‑time administrative position within the Enrollment Services team.

Responsibilities include processing NJStars, TAG, EOF, and CCOG; ensuring disbursements, reconciling state funds, and advising students.