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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)
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Director of Financial Aid, Admissions and Financial Aid
- University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
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University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Director of Financial Aid, Admissions and Financial Aid
Job Profile Title
Director A
Job Description Summary
Penn Carey Law, as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished law schools, seeks to recruit and enroll the most talented members to our student body. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Financial Aid and the Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, the Director is responsible for supporting the Assistant Dean with the implementation of financial aid strategies for the recruitment and retention of the Law School's student body. The Director manages various institutional programs which provides financial assistance to our current students and graduates of the Law School.
Job Description
Position Responsibilities: In a high-volume, highly selective admissions and financial aid office, the successful candidate will:
Toll Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Direct and oversee the Law School's Loan Repayment Assistance Program. Manage the program's operating budget. Set policies to ensure that resources are efficiently and effectively administered to participants. Analyze applications, determine eligibility, and approve awards. Collaborate with the Toll Public Interest Center and our Career Planning & Professionalism Office to advance the goals of the program. Provide accurate and comprehensive counseling to current students, alumni, and the broader public service community.
Need Based Grant Program
Oversee the allocation and implementation of the need-based grant program.
Responsible for performing need analysis used in determining eligibility for financial assistance. Review and analyze complex financial documents, including federal taxes, special tax schedules, corporate returns, and financial aid forms so that funding is appropriately determined.
Endowed Scholarship Program
Manage endowment scholarship selection process. Coordinate selection process, conduct surveys, and analyze financial aid data. Work collaboratively across Law School divisions to ensure the successful stewardship of these awards.
Supervisory Duties
Supervise Financial Aid Coordinator and seasonal support. Train staff in all aspects of financial aid policies and procedures. Manage LLM and ML financial aid programs. Provide leadership and direction to ensure that departmental goals are achieved.
Summer Federal Work Study Program
Manage Summer Federal Work Study Program. Set agenda and strategy for the distribution of institutional and federal resources. This includes determining eligibility and educating students about the program; maintain on-line application process, work with other departments to incorporate the Work Study Program into the Law School's summer public interest funding initiative. Coordinate with the University's Student Employment Office to ensure that funding is disbursed to recipients in a timely and efficient manner.
Financial Literacy Duties
Design, direct & execute the Law School's Financial Planning Series. Help students develop and implement long term debt management strategies.
Serve as primary financial aid counselor for J.D., LL.M and M.L students, which includes helping applicants and current students make educated decisions about financing a legal education.
Financial Forecasting
Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to develop financial aid strategies to successfully achieve the Law School's enrollment goals. Contribute to the development of budgets and financial forecasts to ensure predictive and effective allocation of financial resources. Develop and maintain financial reporting instruments used for institutional financial aid policy and budgetary decisions.
Technical and Communication Duties
Design, implement and manage all technical operations for the financial aid office which includes the on-line notifications program, need analysis and financial aid data bases.
Oversee all financial aid on-line communications via the external and internal website; ensuring accuracy of all information on the site; including the outside scholarship guide, loan information, work study and financial aid policies.
Assist with the development of all publications and communications.
Manage financial aid and scholarship email accounts. Keep prospective students informed about the status of their financial aid applications and scholarship selections.
Process all merit scholarships while maintaining an accurate reporting system and ensuring that all relevant data bases are updated.
Other Duties as Assigned
Serve as a liaison to the University Student Financial Services Office, lending institutions and various scholarship foundations.
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean or Associate Dean to facilitate successful day to day operations of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: (Qualifications should clearly indicate those that are required and those that are preferred.)
A B.A./B.S. required; three to five years of experience in financial aid or five years to seven years of related experience, preferably in an educational or customer service environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work with culturally diverse constituencies; outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex financial information to sophisticated constituents; working knowledge of data processing programs and the aptitude to learn new systems, ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy in a highly confidential and professional setting; ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently, and to work collaboratively in an office that is characterized by high student expectations, a high volume of applications and visitors, and deadline pressure; working knowledge of university systems or similar databases preferred.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Law School
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay - 15 Days Ago
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