Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Financial Aid and Scholarships Assistant Director

Rochester, NY · Director · Contract

Work authorization required$60k-$65kDetected 30 days ago
AccessibilityProject ManagementSAPPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects.
  • Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues.
  • May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Responsibilities

  • Support Enrollment Management goals related to student recruitment and retention.
  • Collaborate regularly with campus partners (e.g., Admissions, SFS, Registrar, Study Abroad, Co-op, Housing, ROTC, CRP, ISS, academic departments, UE).
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and institutional regulations to ensure compliant aid administration.
  • Support development of compliant procedures and training, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
  • Partner with Study Abroad staff to ensure program compliance.
  • Perform Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations in accordance with federal regulations for withdrawals and leaves of absence.
  • Maintain compliance of website content and chatbot information.
  • Develop and deliver presentations to students, families, colleagues, and external audiences.

Requirements

  • Determines any required fund returns
  • Knowledge of financial aid programs, including scholarships, emergency loans, and eligibility requirements
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, cultural awareness, and confidentiality
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 4 years of relevant experience
  • This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • $60,000 to $65,000 per year
  • In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.

Benefits

  • Collaborate with campus offices on compliance related to withdrawal and leave processes.

Equal opportunity

  • If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu.
  • Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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