Barbara Pledger
Oneonta
Summary
Accomplished Associate Director known for enhancing financial aid processes and advocating for student needs. Expertise in operational processing, oversight and troubleshooting. Experienced in navigating regulatory changes and implementing best practices to ensure compliance and optimize student access to financial resources.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
SUNY Oneonta
05.2003 - Current
- Oversee compliance with federal and state financial aid regulations and reporting requirements.
- Facilitate financial aid process for students lacking parental support due to foster care or orphan status.
- Streamlined financial aid processes, enhancing efficiency and improving overall student experience.
- Aligned financial aid strategies with enrollment management to support recruitment objectives.
- Contribute as essential member of student emergency committee and bookstore advisory committee addressing critical funding requests from students.
- Collaborated with external agencies such as Department of Education and loan servicers to facilitate loan processes.
- Attend conferences to monitor new developments in higher education.
- Manage the processing of Federal Direct Loans, Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, Parent PLUS loans, Graduate PLUS loans, scholarships and other forms of assistance.
- Implemented policies and procedures that comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and university standards.
- Provide one-on-one counseling to students and their families regarding financial aid program options and requirements.
- Conduct workshops and group presentations to educate students on financial aid options and processes.
- Lead financial aid programs and services for diverse students, including Financial Aid Advising for all Access & Opportunity Program students and families.
- Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to federal and state regulations and analyzed regulatory changes to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05-1993
Skills
- Federal regulations
- Financial aid counseling
- Compliance monitoring
- Policy development
- Student advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
05.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Business Management
Hartwick College