Director, Financial Aid, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and annual goal setting for the Johnson Financial Aid Office
• Serve as subject matter expert for Johnson-funded financial aid programs and policies
• Advise prospective and current students on financial aid, budgeting, and debt management
• Determine eligibility and prepare compliant, accurate financial aid offers
• Oversee the awarding of endowed and annual scholarships
• Review FAFSA data, SAP, NSLDS records, and certify private education loans
• Manage financial aid communications, documentation, and website content
• Conduct financial aid presentations and counseling sessions
• Generate financial aid reports and represent Johnson at professional meetings
• Coordinate closely with FASE and ensure regulatory compliance
• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience within a student financial aid office, or equivalent combination .
• Knowledge of financial aid software systems, federal aid regulations, or institutional need analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Education websites such as NSLDS, COD, and FSA Partner Connect.
• Must have strong quantitative, analytical, and advising skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-b

Benefits

Additional Information

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw-within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly. Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management: The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell delivers educational programming across multiple MBA and specialized Masters' programs with the intent of developing highly successful and ethical business leaders of the future. Relying on the pillars of performance learning, a collaborative community and Cornell's vast connections, the Johnson faculty produce students equipped to excel in the current cross-functional, collaborative, digital economy. The Johnson School Office of Financial Aid delivers high-quality service to students in five MBA programs and the online and in-person M.S. in Business Analytics programs. Enrollment representatives within Cornell's colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate and partner with the Enrollment Division to accomplish the University's enrollment goals. This Position: We seek a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a complex university environment and values innovation, accuracy, excellent judgment, and exceptional student service. The ideal candidate can balance independent work with productive collaboration and aligns with Johnson School and Cornell University values. The Director of Financial Aid is a key member of the Johnson Graduate School of Management's Student Services team which includes dedicated staff who support Johnson's diverse, world-class students with specialized knowledge, insights, and guidance regarding financial aid application processes, aid offers, college financing options, and other student financial services. Members of the Johnson Financial Aid team also have an in-depth understanding of core student service lifecycle concepts such as admissions, registration and records, and student accounts. Reporting to the Director of MBA & Residential Programs, collaborating closely with other members of the Johnson Student Services team and colleagues across the university, and with accountability to leaders in the university Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment (FASE), the Director's (Financial Aid Associate III).

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