"Assistant Director"

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Job Title: Assistant Director

Job Grade: AS21S

Division: Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success

College/Dept: Financial Support and Scholarship

Department: FS&S

Requisition Number: 2026-00101

FTE (full-time equivalency): 100

Work Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?: No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months

Pay Information: $53,000/year

Pay Schedule: Annually

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Position Summary:

Provide administrative oversight, processing, and leadership for the Federal Pell Grant program & TEACH Grant program. Responsible for mandated federal and institutional verification and FAFSA driven data programs to ensure financial aid eligibility. Review and implement regulations and best practices. Responsible for ensuring the receipt of FAFSA data and other related data from the Department of Education. Directly supervise two Financial Support Coordinators who assist with verification, citizen/noncitizen eligibility, and ImageNow. Communicate and coordinate with scholarship staff regarding decisions impacting scholarship recipients. Assist, train, & troubleshoot as needed with UNO colleagues and with students and families regarding financial aid and other University issues.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience: At least two years of professional/administrative experience in student financial aid field in a college environment; and at least two years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in counseling, student personnel administration, education, or related field preferred

Preferred Experience: Prior experience with Federal Pell grant program preferred.