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Rutgers University

Program Coordinator II (Office of Financial Aid - Piscataway)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $53K - $77K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Coordinator II for the Office of Financial Aid. The role involves coordinating the Federal Work Study Program within Rutgers Health departments, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, supporting student employment and counseling, maintaining records, preparing reports, and providing administrative support to the financial aid office.

Highlights

  • Coordinate placement of students in approved Federal Work Study jobs and monitor program compliance.
  • Serve as primary liaison for Rutgers Health FWS supervisors, guiding hiring, onboarding, and timesheet processes.
  • Counsel students on Federal Work Study eligibility, opportunities, and responsibilities.
  • Track FWS earnings and funding allocations to meet federal and institutional requirements.
  • Maintain records, support audits, prepare reports, and reconcile data related to FWS.
  • Provide general administrative and customer service support within the financial aid office.
  • Required to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience related to student financial aid or employment in higher education.
  • Preferred knowledge includes federal/state financial aid regulations, Federal Work Study in health sciences or graduate settings, and familiarity with administrative systems such as Ellucian BANNER.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, counseling, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Salary range is $52,602 to $76,975 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and employee educational benefits.