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Principal Student Finance Clerk

Job No: 496545
Work Type: Staff 1199 Union
Department: Office of Student Finance
Location: Brookdale Center, 55 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Accounting/Finance, Student Services

Position Summary:

Yeshiva University seeks a Principal Student Finance Clerk to support its Student Finance office at the Cardozo Law School.

Position Responsibilities:

• Process Financial Aid and/or Accounts Receivable information on the computer
• Answers phones, provides basic information with screen and routing of calls
• Responds to emails sent to the office email account and personal work email account, provides basic information and forwards emails if necessary to the appropriate person or department
• Utilizes other forms of communication authorized by the Office, such as online-chat (instant-message), to communicate with students and parents
• Counsel students and parents on completion of forms and various payment options
• Counsel students and parents on general financial aid topics and procedures
• Posts institutional scholarships and grants, as assigned, to students' Banner accounts
• Prepare bank deposit and/or process complete files
• Maintain student files (hardcopy paper and electronic)
• Performs basic secretarial duties, including word processing
• Maintain student Financial Aid/Accounts Receivable information on the computer
• Assists with students at the counter
• Handles inquiries regarding new, current and former students' financial aid for each student
• Processes payments by cash, check or credit card and/or process financial aid for each student
• Processes refunds, credit card credits and/or changes in financial aid
• Posts memos, payment plans and/or comments regarding each student
• Sets up appointments for Director or Assistant Directors
• Process transcript requests and/or verification forms, including federal C-Flags
• Generates and distributes computer reports as needed
• Prepare hold lists and distributes to various departments
• Researches and prepares reports for the Student Finance Office and various Dean's Offices
• Prepares correspondence as needed for supervisor
• Provides routine guidance to others as to job duties
• Assigns work to student workers
• Travels to other campuses to assist during orientation and registration process
• Process meal plan requests and generates reports for meal plan managers and/or process aid when given for meal plan
• Interacts with other departments regarding admission, registration and deans as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

• Minimum 4 years previous office experience in positions of increasing responsibility

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of Student Finance Office procedures
• Skilled in record keeping and data entry
• Must work accurately under pressure and be able to work with minimum supervision

Salary Range:

Grade 7. 1199 New Hire rate:$26.76 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $27.31

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.



Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/496545/principal-student-finance-clerk


Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.






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