The City University of New York

Financial Aid Coordinator - Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

ASAP supports motivated students to earn an associate degree within three years. The program emphasizes enriched academic, financial and personal support including comprehensive and personalized advisement, career development, tutoring, scholarships, OMNY cards and textbook funding. Reporting to the Senior Financial Aid Advisor, the Financial Aid Coordinator supports financial aid processing, student support and staff training.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Advise students on financial aid eligibility (FAFSA,TAP applications), verification, and satisfactory academic progress (SAP) policy.
• Guide students in completing, correcting, and renewing FAFSA and TAP applications; assist in resolving application errors.
• Support the review financial aid documents and verification in compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional regulations.
• Provide clear, student-friendly communications on award notices, loan options, and scholarship opportunities.
• Support program outreach efforts for student deadlines, missing documents reminders, and Financial Aid updates
• Assist with the administration, processing, and reconciliation of the ASAP Tuition Scholarship, textbook assistance, and related financial aid programs.
• Manage the ASAP Financial Aid inbox, respond to student inquiries and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Facilitate financial aid workshops, orientation sessions, and registration events.
• Liaise between academic and administrative offices to support student needs.
• Support staff training and development.
• Contribute to special projects and other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

• Bachelor's degree is required.

PREFERRED

• Minimum of one year in a financial aid setting.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency in Oracle PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city financial assistance regulations.
• Ability to establish and cultivate collaborative working relationships with staff and students.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.

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

For appointments expected to start on or before 8/31/2025:

Salary range is $51,781 - $62,689, Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30398&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service –>Careers

CLOSING DATE

July 1, 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

30398

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC

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