Brian Ghanoo

Experience

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  Dowling College

  May 1993 - Mar 1998

  Enrollment Services Counselor

  • Assisted students in Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts Receivables and Registration• Counseled prospective and current students on various financing options available• Evaluated credit earned for transfer students• Developed programs to recruit and retain students of colorInterviewed prospective students from high schools, colleges and local corporations• Conducted Financial Aid Workshops to aid students and their families with application procedures, eligibility guidelines and general criteria• Advised prospective and current students on academic degrees and their requirements for graduation Show less

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  Fordham University

  Mar 1998 - Apr 2006

  Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid

  • Supervised staff of eight Counselors, three Assistant Directors, three Senior Assistant Directors, one Associate Director and two Administrative Assistants• Hired and trained professional administrators and support staff• Managed the Quality Assurance Program by ensuring the University was compliant with DOE regulations• Ensured that a high level of Customer Service was being met and maintained by using various reporting tools and surveys• Managed The Office of Student Employment • Developed office policies and procedures• Developed a system to track inquires into the Financial Aid Office to identify trends and FAQ’s• Imported and exported origination and disbursement records to COD• Managed approximately $5,000,000 in Federal Pell Grants• Imported/Exported processed Electronic Applications from the Department of Education• Performed needs analysis computation, packaging and verification of applicant data to comply with federal, state and institutional policies and procedures• Coordinated academic progress policies in conjunction with Deans Show less

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  National Student Loan Program

  Apr 2006 - May 2010

  Regional Director of Business Development

  • Developed and carried out strategies to promote and strengthen relationships between NSLP and its client community• Made regular calls on current and potential clients to assess needs and propose solutions offered by NSLP • Directly responsible for selling to 17 campuses, which carry a total potential federal loan volume of $450 million• Conducted training with clients on the installation and instruction associated with NSLP’s products and services• Provided regular written and verbal reports/updates on issues, trends, industry findings and market opportunities• Participated in the development and dissemination of informational and instructional communications/reports to requesting clients• Conducted Financial Literacy Workshops to promote financial awareness amongst a diverse group of college students, parents and staff Show less

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  Fordham University

  Aug 2010 - now

  • Associate Vice President

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Assistant Vice President

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Director of Compliance

    Aug 2010 - now