Financial Aid Specialist **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. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Director of Financial Aid, the ideal candidate will: + Maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal and State financial aid programs, policies, and regulations. + Identify and resolve data system issues in administering and delivering financial aid programs and services. + Devise solutions and support staff in resolving administrative and service delivery challenges using new and existing technology. + Liaison with IT departments and third-party vendors for systems and software. + Participate in the development and coordination of financial aid services. + Advise students and families regarding eligibility criteria and options for financing the cost of attendance. + Perform application intake, evaluation, processing, awarding, and verification of federal and state financial aid eligibility. + Provide office coverage on evening and weekend rotations. + Ensure the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluation. **QUALIFICATIONS** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's degree desirable. + Excellent written and verbal skills. + Knowledge of programming languages and reporting tools such as SQL, PS Query, Crystal Reports, Excel, and Oracle preferred. + Working knowledge of PeopleSoft (CUNYFirst) and/or other current automated student information/financial aid systems. **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Administers and supervises financial aid programs and operations. - Reviews contracts, disbursements, tuition and fees; validates student eligibility for various programs - Administers, monitors and troubleshoots CUNY financial aid systems as well as Federal and NY State systems in order to ensure integrity of student databases and timely and accurate delivery of funds - Assists CUNY staff, applicants, and students/families with advice on financial aid issues and eligibility - May review and reconcile student payroll processing - Represents the Financial Aid function at Admissions events; works with academic departments as well as Bursar, Registrar, Admissions and Computing offices to assure staff understand and implement financial aid processes correctly - Assists in the development and evaluation of Admissions processes - Prepares documentation, instructions, and materials in various media to support financial aid activities - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Financial Aid Specialist **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Assistant **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary range is $68,364 - $74,490; Salary commensurate with education and experience. 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=31374&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** December 12, 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 31374 Location Borough of Manhattan CC