Nicholas Delahanty
Felician University
Garfield,NJ
13
years of professional experience
Experienced higher education professional specializing in financial aid administration and student services. As Assistant Director of Financial Aid, manages Satisfactory Academic Progress processes, collaborates across departments, and serves as a liaison to Athletics. Offers strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making, supported by experience in education and sports media. MBA candidate committed to ethical leadership and continuous professional development.
Work History
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
2 Years 8 Months- Guided students and families through federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs, ensuring successful FAFSA completion and understanding of grants, scholarships, student loans, verification, and payment options.
- Manage key aspects of the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process, including reviewing student eligibility, coordinating appeals and academic plans, maintaining records, and communicating requirements to students and campus partners.
- Oversaw university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) process, reviewing student eligibility and coordinating appeals and academic plans while maintaining accurate records and effectively communicating requirements to students and campus partners.
- Serve as the primary Financial Aid liaison for Athletics, collaborating with coaches, administrators, and student-athletes to address financial aid requirements, athletic awards, eligibility concerns, and account-related issues.
Television Production Teacher
5 Years 8 Months- Delivered instruction in Broadcast Journalism, Editing/Studio, and Television Production.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through diverse evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback.
Public Safety Telecommunicator
2 Years 4 Months- Operated multi-channel communication systems to receive and dispatch emergency calls efficiently.
- Coordinated with law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel to ensure rapid response to incidents.
- Monitored and maintained situational awareness through advanced tracking software and radio systems.
Broadcast and Media Relations Intern/Assistant Media Director
2 Years 6 Months- Promoted to Assistant Media Director in March 2014.
- Coordinated game day operations for Media Director, managing press releases, game recaps, and media inquiries to ensure effective communication.
- Broadcasted for the team’s online radio and television streams, providing color commentary and play-by-play.
Assistant Sports Information Director
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated with Sports Information Director to gather and organize statistics and information for all school sports programs.
- Wrote and published articles on current and former athletes, increasing engagement on the athletic website.
- Initiated and managed radio broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games, enhancing the visibility of the programs.
Education
B.A - Communications (Broadcast Journalism concentration), minor in English
- Received award for Excellence in Internet Radio Broadcasting
- GPA: 3.87
Standard Certificate for Endorsement 1410 - Teacher of English
MBA - Business Administration
Skills
Financial aid expertise
Financial aid advising
Regulatory compliance
Team management
Student outreach
Grant writing
Proofreading accuracy
Proofreading
Athletic financial management
Data integrity
Timeline
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Felician University
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Television Production Teacher
Garfield High School
03.2018 - 11.2023Read More
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Garfield Police Department
11.2015 - 03.2018Read More
Assistant Sports Information Director
Felician University Athletics Department
07.2013 - 12.2014Read More
Broadcast and Media Relations Intern/Assistant Media Director
New Jersey Jackals
03.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Rutgers University, CESP
Standard Certificate for Endorsement 1410 from Teacher of English
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Felician University
B.A from Communications (Broadcast Journalism concentration), minor in English
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Felician University
MBA from Business Administration
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JOURNALISM/MEDIA EXPERIENCE
- Delahanty Media, Garfield, US Founder/Owner August 2018-Present
- Keeping It Heel, North Carolina, US Site Expert- Editor-in-Chief 07/2020-Present
- Bronx Pinstripes, New Jersey, US Breaking News Team Writer 02/2015-2/2022
- Elite Sports NY, New Jersey, US New York Jets Writer 08/2017-01/2018
- Baseball Essential, New Jersey, US Featured Writer 01/2015-01/2017
- MLB Reports, New Jersey, US Baltimore Orioles Team Correspondent Writer/Featured Writer 08/2013-03/2015