Associate Financial Aid Director jobs in the United States

Associate Financial Aid Director assists in the operation of the financial aid program. Instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Being an Associate Financial Aid Director maintains records of scholarships, grants, and other monetary assistance. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the Financial Aid Director. The Associate Financial Aid Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be an Associate Financial Aid Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director Financial Aid
  • State University of New York at Fredonia
  • Fredonia, NY FULL_TIME
  • Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Thu Dec 14 2023 Job Description:

    The State University of New York at Fredonia seeks nominations and applications for a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Director for Financial Aid, to assist and provide vision and strategic direction to the Financial Aid Office.

    Fredonia is in the midst of a transformation, with a focus on self-examination and reimagination. Therefore, this position will help the institution navigate the shifting landscape of higher education and chart new territory by experimenting with new ideas and approaches. Essentially, only those looking to generate change, take risks, and invent new opportunities should apply.

    Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Associate Director will create, implement and assess best practices, policies, and procedures while administering top notch customer service to students and families that attend Fredonia. The successful candidate will supervise front end staff, Veterans Affairs Work Study students and assist the director in providing leadership to the Financial Aid Office.

    The Associate Director will work collaboratively with the following offices but not limited to: Student Accounts, Registrars, Academic Advising, IT, Residence Life, Athletics, Veterans Affairs, Student Affairs, and Educational Development Program Office. This is an SL-4, 12-month position.

    Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate and administer the Federal Direct Loan and the Federal Direct Parent and Graduate Loan Programs. This responsibility includes but not limited to calculating Resident Assistant resources, overaward process, exit counseling, Year in College, and ensuring R2T4 requirements are met in the required 30 day timeframe;
    Administer and coordinate Summer Aid;
    Oversee the Registration Discrepancy program to ensure that students are packaged and awarded the proper aid that aligns with federal and state guidelines;
    Oversee the Excelsior program and specialize in troubleshooting while serving on the Excelsior Scholarship working group;
    Serve as the School Certifying Official (SCO). This includes supervising the VA student Work Study;
    Supervisor, train, provide support to front end staff member
    Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot software issues and data integration issues, assist with financial aid systems planning, develop queries and reports, and assist with new year start up;
    Act as point person for Financial Aid web updates;
    Organize SUNY FA Day along with assisting director in scheduling and planning financial aid nights via Zoom;
    Ensure that telephone calls, emails, and other student and parent inquiries are handled in a timely fashion in the absence of the front end staff. This will require disseminating questions to the appropriate staff member(s) in an effort to maximize timely response times;
    Assist the director with federal appeals in the director's absence
    Work with director and Financial Aid Team to create processing efficiencies along with ensuring that aid programs are meeting federal and state requirements;
    Ability to work limited nights and weekends on behalf of both Enrollment Services and the University;
    Willingness to serve on committees that relate to or impact the Financial Aid Office.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Vision and demonstrated ability to advance the Financial Aid Office in streamlining processes and customer service;
    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills;
    Demonstrated ability to foster close relationships with other units on campus;
    Effective written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
    Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a public, liberal arts university;
    Ability to work well with many university constituencies;
    An excellent sense of humor and comfort working in an ever changing environment;
    Be a proven self starter, independent problem solver and have the ability to meet deadlines;
    Ability to work independently, as well as part of a diverse team of professionals.

    Job Requirements:
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Earned masters from an accredited institution;
    Minimum of three years professional experience in financial aid;
    Supervisory experience;
    Excellent customer service skills;
    Commitment to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a student-centered, service-oriented financial aid office;
    Experience in financial aid administration in public higher education;
    Experience providing support to specialized populations including those connected to Veteran and Military Assistance and Excelsior Award candidates;
    Expertise with the Ellucian Banner Student Information System.

    Additional Information:
    This is a full-time, 12 month, UUP represented position, beginning January 2024 at an annual salary of $65,000-$78,000 commensurate with experience.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

    An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

    Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

    The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

    Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

    SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.
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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • University of Saint Mary
  • Leavenworth, KS FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY: Directly responsible for (1) managing the disbursement and reconciliation of all institutional, private, state and federal aid funds; (2) managing all aspects of the student life cyc...
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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Montana State University Billings
  • Billings, MT FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Director of Financial Aid is a full time, year-round position. This position provides high-level and technical leadership and direction to support financial aid applicants and the awardi...
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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • Florida Technical College
  • Cutler, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Director of Financial Aid (ADOFA) assists the Director of Financial Aid with providing direction and planning necessary for overseeing the school’s entire Financial Aid operation to ensu...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • National University College
  • Cutler, FL FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Director of Financial Aid (ADOFA) assists the Director of Financial Aid with providing direction and planning necessary for overseeing the school’s entire Financial Aid operation to ensu...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • University of California Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz, CA FULL_TIME
  • Associate Director of Financial Aid Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 44203 JOB POSTING NOTIFICATIONS UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individu...
  • 15 Days Ago

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  • Westerville, OH
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