Assistant Director of Financial Aid Processing

Responsibilities

• Perform and support core financial aid processing functions, including federal verification and Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations.
• Stay current on Federal and New York State financial aid regulations to evaluate and enhance operational practices.
• Manage centralized financial aid activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely service to campus partners.
• Partner with IT to support annual system setup, testing, validation, and critical software updates.
• Support the origination process for federal and private loan programs and assist with reconciliation of Pell and loan data with COD.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues and peer institutions to benchmark practices and implement operational improvements.
• Participate in special projects aimed at driving innovation and efficiency across financial aid operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of financial aid operations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Federal and New York State financial aid regulations and systems, including COD and NSLDS.
• Experience with integrated financial aid systems, specifically Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Ability to perform periodic travel to various campus sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Active involvement in regional or national financial aid associations.

About the Company

Long Island University (LIU) is a premier institution offering a diverse and scholarly environment. The LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic 350-acre estate located on Long Island's Gold Coast, providing students with a small-school feel backed by the resources of a major metropolitan university. LIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and excellence in the academic community.