To apply for an employment opportunity at Bloomfield College, all applicants should reply to person or office indicated at:

Bloomfield College
467 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Fax: (973) 743-3998 (unless otherwise indicated in specific job posting)

Email: Not all search committees accept emailed resumes, but where an email address is not given, you can often contact the person listed by using the format: first_lastname@bloomfield.edu  The Webmaster can in no case accept emailed resumes. They should be sent to the contact listed in the job description.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

International Admission and Student Services Coordinator

Reporting directly to the Director of Admission, the International Admission and Student Services Coordinator oversees the recruitment, admission and matriculation of international students to the College. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for maintaining all international student records through SEVIS and ensuring campus-wide compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring that Bloomfield College maintains compliance with all Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) rules and regulations.
• Serves as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO).
• Recruits international students to Bloomfield College’s degree programs.
• Reviews international student applications and makes admission decisions based on Bloomfield College admission policies.
• Works with the International Training and Professional Studies (ITPS) for non-degree programs ensuring that applicants meet all SEVIS requirements and programs remain in compliance.
• Maintains the SEVIS system and processes I-20s for all international students at Bloomfield College.
• Makes periodic reports to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Vice President for International Training and Professional Studies on the status of recruitment and the current enrollment of international students at Bloomfield College.
• Works with Student Affairs to hold cross-cultural activities for all students at Bloomfield College.
• Works with various administrative departments and academic divisions throughout the college to conduct international orientation programs.
• Communicates with the Office of Student Financial Services and Registrar to ensure that all students are maintaining the required course load and meeting all financial obligations.
• Collaborates with Career Services in working with international students who seek employment, both on and off campus, to ensure that all ICE forms are completed properly and in the allotted time.
• Works with the Webmaster to ensure that the International Webpage is up-to-date, attractive and easily accessible for international students.
• Attends professional development events to keep up-to-date with changes in international student regulations.
• Participates in all on-campus recruiting events.
• This position requires some travel.

Qualifications:

Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of one year admission or student service experience working with international students and/or employees. Experience working with students on F-1 and J-1 visas and working knowledge of SEVIS system highly preferred. Also requires excellent customer service skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; critical thinking skills; and ability to quickly analyze and resolve issues.

Deadline to apply:  June 15, 2013

Interested applicants should mail, email, or fax a current resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Maureen Healey
Office of Enrollment Management and Admission
Bloomfield College
1 Park Place
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Fax: 973-748-0916
Email: admission@bloomfield.edu

No phone calls please.
 

Director of Student Financial Services

The Director of Student Financial Services is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and the Vice President for Finance. The Director will provide overall management and the strong leadership necessary for the effective administration of the College’s student financial services programs including, but not limited to, financial aid processing and disbursement, financial counseling, billing, and clearance. He or she must be a good communicator with a strong background in staff development. He or she must be familiar with federal and state regulations and ensure that the College is in compliance with these requirements. The Director will be expected to contribute to the College’s strategic planning and provide leadership on the effective application of student financial service programs and their integration into an enrollment management model. To that end, the Director will monitor and report on the College’s discount rate and ensure accepted standards and enrollment budget projections are met.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Management of all aspects of federal and state student financial aid administration via the review, verification, awarding, and disbursement of student financial aid according to all federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
• Completion of all required reports including the FISAP, Program Participation Agreements, and other annual reports required by federal, state and institutional agents.
• Maintenance, upgrade and enhancement of financial aid, billing, and loan disbursement modules.
• Awarding and disbursing of institutional scholarships.
• Responsibility for federal and state program compliance and reporting, customer service and information, and systems development.
• Coordinating electronic reporting and reconciliation of all federal and state funds as necessary.
• Supervising the daily functions of Office of Student Financial Services and all service-related staff.
• Serving as a senior member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Group and representing the Office of Enrollment Management in the Vice President’s absence, as assigned.
• Working with appropriate offices to facilitate effective recruitment and retention strategies that support the implementation of the college’s enrollment plan.
• Coordinating and conducting workshops and presentations as needed by the college community.
• Managing the A133 yearly audits, as well as all other financial aid audits and reviews.
• Establishing student ‘cost of attendance’ (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
• Maintaining the College’s financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports.
• Serving as principal adviser to all administrators, faculty and students regarding financial assistance programs.
• Working with the senior administration to develop and implement short and long-range plans and strategies for student financial services.
• Providing regular reports regarding the status of the student financial service programs and the College’s discount rate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have years of progressively responsible experience in student financial services, financial aid, and/or bursar services; working knowledge of enrollment management, financial aid, and bursar related technology (Colleague preferred); effective managerial and organizational skills; effective problem solving skills; and experience in coordinating student financial services with those of other administrative offices. It is very important that the Director possess a commitment to excellence in customer service. A Bachelor’s Degree is required, Master’s Degree preferred.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 1, 2013

Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Maureen Healey
Office of Enrollment Management and Admission
Bloomfield College
467 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Fax (973) 748-0916
Email: admission@bloomfield.edu
No phone calls please. Email and fax submissions accepted.

 

Senior Student Financial Services Counselor

The Senior Student Financial Services Counselor is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Director of Student Financial Services.  This position requires involvement in all areas of student financial services and financial aid administration, including but not limited to, the counseling of students and parents, processing of applications, packaging, and facilitating the use of financing options. The Senior Counselor will also manage specific financial services procedures and programs, support compliance with procedures for all programs, and complete special assignments as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing applications and administering and managing all financial aid programs including federal, state, and institutional.
• Perform application verification, conflict resolution, and use professional judgment as needed.
• Assist in ensuring regulatory compliance in all areas of financial aid, including federal, state, and college policies and guidelines.
• Determine financial eligibility for prospective EOF students.
• Work collaboratively with the enrollment management team and student finance staff to meet the enrollment and retention goals of the college by providing support for recruitment and retention strategies through the financial services delivery system.
• Provide and promote excellent customer service to students regarding all financial matters. 
• Interact with various college offices and outside agencies to resolve conflicts, expedite processing and access information.
• Monitor and review satisfactory academic progress for students as required by federal regulations.
• Proactively work with prospective and enrolled students to monitor progress through the payment process.
• Research and resolve student complaints and issues.
• Participate in professional development workshops and admission events.
• Educate the student body on all federal, state and college policies and procedures.
• Manage special assignments as required in specific financial aid programs (i.e. scholarships, PELL, EOF, TAG, etc.) as assigned.
• Evening and weekend hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience at the Financial Counselor level, experience performing federal verification  and a comprehensive knowledge of Title IV programs, needs analysis, R2T4 calculations and NJ financial aid regulations.  Must be highly organized, know how to prioritize workflow, possess excellent customer service skills, and work as a team player.  Experience with Datatel/Colleague, E-Administrator, COD, FAA Access, NSLDS, Elm preferred.  

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Office of Student Financial Services
Bloomfield College
467 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Fax (973) 748-9735
Email: financial_aid@bloomfield.edu
No phone calls please

 

Bloomfield College is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.