Excelon Associates Recruitment · 12 hours ago
Senior Financial Aid Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expExcelon Associates is partnering with a higher education institution to recruit a Senior Financial Aid Officer to support the delivery of timely, accurate, and compliant financial aid services. This role plays a key part in student counseling, aid administration, regulatory compliance, and internal team support, with a strong emphasis on Title IV expertise and student service.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Susan J. Forman
Responsibilities
Advise students and families on financial aid programs, FAFSA completion, award letters, and eligibility requirements
Oversee aid packaging, eligibility determination, and disbursement across federal, state, and institutional programs
Monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), assist with Return to Title IV (R2T4) calculations, and ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations
Maintain adherence to Title IV requirements, audit standards, and institutional policies under the Higher Education Act
Utilize financial aid systems such as Anthology, COD, NSLDS, and Campus Ivy's CORE platform
Mentor junior staff members, assist with workflow management, and support consistent service delivery
Participate in FAFSA workshops and student-facing financial aid events
Recommend enhancements to financial aid policies, procedures, and operational practices
Handle escalated student concerns with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial aid administration, including at least 2 years in a senior-level role
Strong working knowledge of Title IV regulations, R2T4, verification, SAP, and the Higher Education Act
Proficiency with financial aid systems and Microsoft Excel (CORE training available)
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Company
Excelon Associates Recruitment
Excelon Associates | Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions 🎯 At Excelon Associates, we deliver high-impact executive search and recruitment services across Higher Education, Financial Services, Government, and Healthcare.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susan J. Forman
CEO/President - Education/Academic, Healthcare, International, Government, PE/VC - GSA MAS
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