Job Opening: Tuition Assistance Associate Location: Brooklyn, NY Schedule: 40-hour workweek, with occasional nights and weekends as necessary Position Summary: The Tuition Assistance Associate plays an important role in ensuring the school's financial aid awards are distributed appropriately.
This position is integral to upholding a smoothly run Tuition Assistance Department.
The Tuition Assistance Associate will support the Tuition Assistance Manager in reviewing and analyzing financial aid application documentation.
The Tuition Assistance Associate is responsible for maintaining and organizing the department's spreadsheets and records and providing analysis as requested.
They will also assist in preparing weekly departmental updates for Management and the Board. Responsibilities: Review applicants' financial documentationMaintain and update spreadsheet dataMake phone calls to applicants as necessary regarding requirements or additionalInformationProvide reports as requestedAssist in other finance office projects as needed Requirements: 2+ years of experience working with Excel.Previous experience in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information and ensure theutmost discretion at all timesGeneral business and personal tax understanding preferredStrong mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detailStrong phone skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to create and present detailed reportsAbility to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines and work well under pressureComputer literacy, including spreadsheet software and word processing, as well asability to learn and use other applications as requiredWork well within team and contribute to a positive work environment Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 DOE, plus benefits including medical, retirement and vacation.