Migali Ramirez
Assistant Director Of Financial Aid
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Over 15 years progressive experience in the higher education. Organized Assistant Director of FA who effectively identifies and resolves complex financial services. Thrives in fast paced and ever-changing business environments. Experience working with diverse populations of students and staff. Self-motivated professional highly proficient in developing creative solutions and implementing objective decision making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Director of Financial aid
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2018 - Current
- Provide advising and support individually and groups of students and families with financial aid options
- Supervise office staff and work-study students
- Process verification federal and state regulatory compliance
- Handle customer complaints by evaluating the issue, conducting research, and taking appropriate action case by case
- Review student files periodically for accuracy and completeness.
- When counseling student I acknowledge their situation and embrace with discretion to solve the issue for positive results
- Execute additional financial assistance for student with financial challenges.
- Recruit students through FAFSA workshop and Admitted Student Day
Financial Aid Administrator
Berkeley College
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Analyzed borrowers’ financial data to determine aid and loan eligibility
- Created report, spreadsheets/ledger cards, search database queries
- Served as a University Representative at outreach activities at High Schools FAFSA Workshop
- Adjusted aid and budget during “enrollment breakdown” for disbursement and financial aid packaging
- Guided students and parent through the FAFSA application
- Maintained interpersonal communication with students and their parents throughout their experience at the University
- Managed confidential information with discretion
- Processed federal verification per Department of Education guidelines
Financial Aid Representative
Everest Institute
06.2009 - 10.2015
- Troubleshoot and provided preliminary evaluation and verification of various requests and documentation for processing
- Provided guidance and orientation to students and parents concerning financial aid planning and loans
- Responsible for VA students documents and awards
- Managed students’ aid under the Trade Act Programs
- Proficiently reviewed, packaged, and counseled both new students and active students
- Efficiently updated, audited, and maintained student files.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Everest University - Tampa
Tampa, FL 10.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ 01.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Microsoft Office
NSLDS, COD, CPS, NJFAMS
Datatel, People Soft, CampusVue, Banner
Federal, State and College regulations
Counsel student to achieve their goals
Compliance focused
Timeline
Assistant Director of Financial aid
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2018 - Current
Financial Aid Administrator
Berkeley College
10.2015 - 11.2017
MBA - Human Resources Management
Everest University - Tampa
10.2010 - 07.2013
Financial Aid Representative
Everest Institute
06.2009 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Bloomfield College
01.2007 - 05.2010