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. Responsibilities include: • Advise continuing and prospective students on financing their education at Lehman College. • Verify and reconcile students' eligibility for financial aid programs (federal, state, institutional, and private). • Assist undergraduate and graduate students with their financial aid processing. Notify students of missing information or documents. • Ensure compliance with Federal, New York State and College financial aid regulations and policies. • Provide front counter coverage of office’s reception area and answer office phones. • Accept financial aid related documents, greet visitors, answer inquiries, and explain procedures and policies. • Review, update, and input financial aid information in CUNYFirst and internal systems databases as well as external sites including but not limited to COD, CPS, and NSLDS. • Coordinate, verify, and resolve problems regarding the disbursement of scholarships and grants by verifying student eligibility. • Coordinate administrative support services. • Position requires some evening hours and occasional weekends **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's degree is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 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. $48,647 - $54,725. 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. **HOW TO APPLY** Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). **CLOSING DATE** Review of resumes to continue until October 10th, 2025. **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 30966 Location Lehman College