Stacy Salinas
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Exceptional leader talented at Financial Aid Administration, Strategic Leadership, and Enrollment Management. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Aid
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY
04.2013 - Current
- Responsible for working with appropriate offices to facilitate effective recruitment and retention strategies that support the implementation of the College’s enrollment plan.
- Managed Department of Education Program Review.
- Provide financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
- Conducted overhaul of student information system (Powerfaids) which resulted in electronic process.
- Review initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Design financial aid award packages, aligning contents with individuals' monetary and logistical needs.
- Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities within.
- Review financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
- Present financial aid workshops to high schools and all in the community to help navigate the process.
- Direct and supervise staff, provide training as needed, share expectation and goals, and give performance feedback.
- Responsible for federal and state program compliance and reporting, customer service and information, and systems development.
- Serve on Campus wide committees and task forces to streamline processes and develop and enhance working relationships within the College Community.
- Coordinate the development of policies, procedures and standards and make recommendations to appropriate committees and/or administrators.
- Participate in setting financial aid strategy, monitor tuition discount rates and track industry trends.
- Ensure prompt, quality service to students, prospective students, parents and constituencies served by the College.
- Provide opportunities for cross-training and professional staff development.
Interim Director of Admissions
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY
12.2014 - 10.2015
- Supervised Admissions office and implemented strategies for recruitment and enrollment.
- Developed communication plan for inquiries, in addition to, applicants.
- Increased applicant pool
- Established relationships with various high schools.
- Ensured compliance with all admissions procedures and policies.
- Restructured process of data entry.
- Enhanced overall customer service.
Director of Student Financial Services
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield , NJ
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed all aspects of federal and state student financial aid administration via the review, verification, awarding, and disbursement of student financial aid according to all federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies
- Completed all required reports including the FISAP, Program Participation Agreements, and other annual reports required by federal, state and institutional agents.
- Maintained, upgraded and enhanced financial aid, billing, and loan disbursement modules.
- Responsible for federal and state program compliance and reporting, customer service and information, and systems development.
- Coordinate electronic reporting and reconciliation of all federal and state funds as necessary.
- Supervised the daily functions of Office of Student Financial Services and all service-related staff.
- Served as a senior member of the Enrollment .Management Leadership Group and representing the Office of Enrollment Management in the Vice President’s absence, as assigned.
- Worked with appropriate offices to facilitate effective recruitment and retention strategies that support the implementation of the college’s enrollment plan.
- Coordinate and conduct workshops and presentations as needed by the college community.
- Manage the A133 yearly audits, as well as all other financial aid audits and reviews.
- Established student ‘cost of attendance’ (individual student budgets) including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
- Maintained the College’s financial aid data to assure timely and accurate submission of required federal, state and local reports.
- Served as principal adviser to all administrators, faculty and students regarding financial assistance programs.
- Worked with the senior administration to develop and implement short and long-range plans and strategies for student financial services.
- Provide regular reports regarding the status of the student financial service programs and the College’s discount rate.
- Support the mission of the College.
Director of Financial Aid
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield , NJ
04.2008 - 04.2013
- Responsible for working with appropriate offices to facilitate effective recruitment and retention strategies that support the implementation of the College’s enrollment plan.
- Managed all aspects of administering federal and state student financial aid by coordinating the review, verification, awarding, and disbursement of student financial aid according to all federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
- Implemented auto-packaing with Datatel system
- Managed the selection, awarding and disbursing process of endowed, restricted and institutional scholarships.
- Completed all required reports including the FISAP, Program Participation Agreements, and other annual reports required by federal, state and institutional agents.
- Responsible for federal and state program compliance and reporting, customer services and information, and systems development.
- Coordinated electronic reporting and reconciliation of all federal and state funds as necessary.
- Supervised a team of five professionals
- Conducted and coordinated workshops and presentations as needed by the College community
- Managed the A133 yearly audits, as well as all other financial aid audits and reviews.
- Developed student costs of attendance including tuition, books, fees, room and board etc.
- Served as principal adviser to all administrators, faculty and students regarding the financial assistance program.
- Collaborated with the College to develop and implement a long-range plan and strategy for financial aid.
- Coordinated the development of policies, procedures and standards and made recommendations to appropriate committees and/or administrators.
Associate Director of Financial Aid
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05.2007 - 04.2008
- Supervised, trained and supported staff and graduate assistants
- Imported and Exported all loan files (application send, response & disbursement files)
- Oversaw entire administration and supervision of the FFELP & Alternative loan program of approximately $50 million.
- Managed administration of the New Jersey NJClass Loan Program within state guidelines as well as lender based programs.
- Conducted workshops for students, parents & high schools on financing a college education
- Counseled and provided information in assisting students and parents with financial planning.
- Maintained liaison role with applicable federal, state & lender representatives.
- Participated in training to broaden staff capabilities in the area of the student loan management.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations to ensure appropriate compliance.
- Reconciled all loan funds.
- Electronically returned loan funds to appropriate lenders.
- Worked extremely close with Bursar to resolve all bill inquiries.
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Originate, certify and disburse funds
- Managed automated process for all loans
- Imported and Exported loan files
- Counseled students and families on financial aid process.
- Performed verifications and State changes.
- Supervised Graduate Assistants.
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
01.2002 - 04.2004
- Responsible for counseling students and families on financial aid.
- Managed & delegated internet based customer service questions to appropriate staff.
- Assisted with training newly hired staff.
- Performed verification on University Select students.
- Provided customer service to heavy phone volume.
- Workd closely with Athletic Department in aiding football team.
- Maintained everyday relationships with Lenders and Guarantors.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Fordham University
Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2021
Skills
- 20 years Progressive Title IV Management Experience
- Adept in working collaboratively with Senior Administration and Campus Stakeholders
- In depth understanding of Financial Aid Software Systems including, COD, NSLDS, Powerfaids, Banner, Datatel, SIS Plus, Net Price Calculator
- A commitment to statutory and regulatory compliance
- Extremely Tech Savvy
Affiliations
National Associations of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)- Active Member
New York State Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NYSFAA)-Active Member
New Jersey Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NJASFAA)- Active Member
- Past President 2011-2012
- Co-Chair Conference Committee 2010
Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA)-Active Member
- Conference Committee 2013
Awards
NJASFAA Young Leaders Award, 2010
NJASFAA Committee of the Year Award, 2010
Timeline
Interim Director of Admissions
Dominican College
12.2014 - 10.2015
Director of Financial Aid
Dominican College
04.2013 - Current
Director of Student Financial Services
Bloomfield College
03.2012 - 04.2013
Director of Financial Aid
Bloomfield College
04.2008 - 04.2013
Associate Director of Financial Aid
William Paterson University
05.2007 - 04.2008
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
William Paterson University
05.2004 - 05.2007
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
Fordham University
01.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Science - Counseling
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hofstra University
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