Administrative Assistant I, Financial Aid

Nassau Community College (NCC), a member of the State University of NY (SUNY) system of Colleges and Universities, is a diverse and multi-cultural campus. NCC provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital, or veteran status. NCC promotes positive efforts in recruitment to achieve equity and inclusion and is conducting a search to fill anticipated staff and administrative vacancies. All vacancies are filled pending budget approval. Nassau Community College invites applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant I position in the Office of Financial Aid. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Department Director or other administrator in support and conjunction with student services appropriate to the assigned area/department, as well as general assistance in those areas necessary for the operation of the area/department, including direct contact with students. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the implementation of strategies, policies, or procedures to ensure effective operation of the area/department, assisting in the development and implementation of programmatic initiatives, working closely with students, faculty and staff, and completing/maintaining records. The ideal candidate is required to have a Bachelor's degree; one (1) year of higher education experience; experience working independently on multiple projects with multiple priorities/deadlines; experience with the College's current Learning Management System, E-mail, and Video Conferencing Systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite of Products. Please note, all certifications/licenses must be current and valid, and all academic degrees/certificates must be from accredited U.S colleges/universities. Please contact HR for foreign education transcripts/ degrees. The ideal candidate will preferably hold a Master's degree, as well as have experience and knowledge with BANNER, the NYS Tuition Assistance (TAP) processes, document imaging, working in a Financial Aid Office, counseling students and their families on all aspects of the financial aid application process, preparing/processing financial aid packages in a timely manner in accordance with federal, state and institutional guidelines, as well as conducting financial aid related workshops. If you qualify and wish to apply, please include the following: 1. Cover letter 2. Updated resume 3. A brief statement on how your experience and background can enhance Nassau Community College. Please note all three items are necessary for your submission to be reviewed.