Associate Director, Financial Aid

Role Overview

• Oversee daily operations of financial aid awarding, compliance, and student communications.
• Ensure accurate administration of federal, state, and institutional funding.
• Organize and execute financial aid programs and initiatives.
• Counsel students and families regarding aid programs and financing options.
• Serve on various Financial Aid, Enrollment Management, and campus-wide committees.
• Monitor operations to ensure timely awarding of financial aid awards.
• Manage student and parent requests for special circumstance reviews.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree and five years of higher education or other relevant experience.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Experience coordinating financial aid and scholarship programs (preferred).
• Exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Organizational skills and ability to coordinate programs and projects autonomously.
• Willingness to stay engaged with national trends in higher education.
• Leadership experience in a customer service focused environment (preferred).
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague or Banner (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5.5% employer contribution
• Tuition Remission (after a qualifying period of employment)
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Cell Phone Plan Discounts