We are seeking a Staff Assistant for our Financial Aid department who will report to the Director of Financial Aid. This person will be responsible for assisting students in the student financial aid process and assists in the general functions of the Financial Aid Office and the Enrollment Services division.
Example of Duties:
- Be responsible for front counter customer service with primary knowledge of the College's Financial Aid Programs.
- Monitor Financial Aid files for accuracy and completeness and initiate appropriate action to correct and adjust inconsistencies and/or problems.
- Be knowledgeable about the general functions of other student support services, including but not limited to, student admissions, registration, payment, and advisement.
- Respond to walk-in, telephone and email requests for information and service.
- Appropriately inform and refer students to other services on campus in a prompt, cordial and professional manner.
- Ensure that information communicated to students is accurate, thorough and in a professional manner to ensure student needs are fully addressed.
- Comply with all Passaic County Community College, state and federal regulations regarding the access and release of data and information.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Exhibit extraordinary customer service required.
- Ability to work well with diverse student population and communicate effectively orally and in writing required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work in an accurate manner.
- Computer literacy and date processing experience required.
- Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations preferred.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $40,000.
Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
- Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
- Retirement systems through New Jersey State
- Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
- Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
- Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
Vacation
Sick
Personal
Floating Holiday
Support Staff
84 hours
105 hours
28 hours
14 hours
The college also offers optional programs such as:
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account
Skills Required
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Extraordinary customer service
- Ability to work with diverse student populations and communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work accurately
- Computer literacy and data processing experience
- Knowledge of Federal and State financial aid regulations
- Completion of a background check
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
