ACE Financial Aid and Outreach Specialist
POSITION DETAILS
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor's and master's degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.
POSITION DETAILS
The John Jay ACE (Accelerate-Complete-Engage) program is a comprehensive program designed to help students complete their academic journey to the bachelor's degree over four years by providing participants with a clearly mapped program of study and comprehensive academic advisement and career support services. For more information about the ACE program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY go to the program's website at www.jjay.cuny.edu/ace-john-jay.
To provide comprehensive financial aid and outreach support to ACE staff and students, John Jay College seeks an ACE Financial Aid and Outreach Specialist to administer the financial aid process from beginning to end for all ACE students and provide outreach support. The ACE Financial Aid and Outreach Specialist will report to the Financial Aid Office in consultation with the Director of the ACE Program.
CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
In addition to the CUNY Title overview, duties include but are not limited to:
Serve as the financial aid direct resource for planning and delivering recruitment activities for ACE continuing and prospective students on all financial aid related issues
Verify federal financial aid files for ACE students who are "selected for verification" by the US Department of Education and make corrections as needed, in accordance with federal student aid regulations, in order to finalize financial aid awards
Review and assess financial aid documents to administer, coordinate, and reconcile financial aid for ACE students in accordance with Federal, State, University, and institutional regulations that govern student financial aid
In conjunction with all Financial Aid staff, provide in-person counseling to ACE students and parents regarding the financial aid process, the family's specific situation, and various financial aid and financing options available
Assist ACE on new outreach initiatives while also providing financial literacy & financial aid workshops for ACE staff/students
Conduct campus-based ACE student financial aid orientations and attend and participate in workshops, ACE staff meetings, recruitment information sessions and trainings
Represent John Jay at CUNY ACE Financial Aid meetings, councils, conferences
Assist with special projects and related duties as assigned by the Financial Aid Office in consultation with the Director of the ACE Program.
This position includes work during some evening and weekend hours.
This position is subject to annual renewal.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CUNYFirst system or PeopleSoft, running and writing Financial Aid queries
Ability to work productively and collaboratively in a dynamic student-focused and responsive office
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work effectively with a diverse community of students and staff in a large centralized public education system
Demonstrated strength of writing, proofreading, and editing skills
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Administers and supervises financial aid programs and operations.
Reviews contracts, disbursements, tuition and fees; validates student eligibility for various programs
Administers, monitors and troubleshoots CUNY financial aid systems as well as Federal and NY State systems in order to ensure integrity of student databases and timely and accurate delivery of funds
Assists CUNY staff, applicants, and students/families with advice on financial aid issues and eligibility
May review and reconcile student payroll processing
Represents the Financial Aid function at Admissions events; works with academic departments as well as Bursar, Registrar, Admissions and Computing offices to assure staff understand and implement financial aid processes correctly
Assists in the development and evaluation of Admissions processes
Prepares documentation, instructions, and materials in various media to support financial aid activities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Financial Aid Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$76,937- $86,741 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
The review of resumes will begin on May 15, 2026
The posting closes on May 29, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31972
Location: John Jay College
Job Type: Full-Time
