In addition to advising students and families on financial aid eligibility, loan requirements, and special circumstances, this role applies policies and procedures to efficiently process student financial aid applications. The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulations, and presents financial aid information. Collaborating with leadership, this role plays a key part in planning and evaluating office activities.
Required Experience
- Two years experience professional work experience
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
Additional Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
- Experience Working in higher education
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with management information systems and software programs
- Comfortability with technology and working with IT partners to develop, test and launch technical financial aid processes or systems
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, build consensus and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to communicate articulately, work cooperatively and harmoniously with staff and students
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) credentials or Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) Certification
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $27.00 per hour or higher depending upon education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 2026-06-01
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.