Associate Director - Financial Aid

Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. Roles & Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Student Financial Services, the Associate Director of Financial Aid is responsible for the comprehensive administration of financial aid to graduate and medical students. The Associate Director is involved in the continuum of aid administration through the application process, need analysis, verification, awarding of aid based on established packaging parameters, the use of professional judgment, disbursement of aid, mandated loan entrance and exit counseling and loan repayment counseling. Manages the administration of a comprehensive program of financial assistance to students while adhering to all federal, state, and college policies and regulations related to the disbursement of state aid and Title IV programs Participates in program and statistical reviews/audits including, A133, FISAP, LCME Part 1B, LCME Tuition and Fee Questionnaire, etc. Assists the Director with developing and implementing financial aid policies and procedures, including ensuring the office procedures manual is maintained Participates in Financial Aid Management’s testing new releases and training SFS staff on updated functionality Assists the Director with developing and implementing financial aid policies and procedures, including ensuring the office procedures manual is maintained Works with the Director to draft responses to audit inquires and assist with implementation of recommendations Serves as secondary contact for federal, state, and internal auditor Develops regular training materials and presents training session to SFS staff and surrounding offices incorporating all pertinent regulatory changes Maintains master calendar of all federal, state and institutional reporting dates and ensures compliance Provides information to students and the public through formal presentations at workshops, meetings, and classes, and through written communications to stakeholders Awards student aid based on application and documentation review, conducting need analysis, exercise of professional judgment, calculating awards based on packaging parameters, and certifying federal/institutional loan disbursements Assists with other financial aid duties as assigned and other duties assigned by the Director of Student Financial Services Requirements: Minimum of 4-5 years of related work experience in financial aid and student counseling Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred Must be detailed oriented and have excellent customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, need analysis programing, and technological Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by: Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners. Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned. Using a lens of equity in establishing and promoting policies and procedures and providing opportunities for all to thrive. Confronting racist, sexist or other inappropriate behavior and challenges exclusionary organizational practices and serving as a role model to promote anti-racist behaviors. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story! Who We Are Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $79,720.00 - $119,580.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.