Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Master's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three years of full-time experience in a Financial Aid Office. Demonstrated experience in interacting with students and their families. Proficiency in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for large organizations. Strong customer service skills. Experience in presenting, training, and/or conducting workshops.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience. Seven to ten years of progressive experience working with Federal Student Aid and Scholarship programs. NASFAA Credentials. Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC) designation. Experience with PeopleSoft as a Financial Aid Management System within a higher education institution.
Brief Description of Duties:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Financial Aid Advisor to join our team. The Senior Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting our mission by advising students on financial aid options, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures, and engaging in outreach activities to ensure students are aware of available resources.
Duties:
Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,087 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
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