"Assistant Director of Financial Aid"

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

R-0002547
Joplin Campus

Job Type:
Staff

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid ensures timely, accurate and appropriate dissemination of financial aid information regarding processes to students and prospective students. Provides accurate and timely information to external parties regarding student eligibility. Coordinates activities related to outside scholarships, newsletters, webinars, application processing and other financial literacy initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to external agencies requesting student information by reviewing student files, validating data, completing forms and verifying student's financial aid eligibility
• Will supervise the Financial Aid Coordinator position on the Joplin Campus
• Manages Policy and Procedure library for financial aid office by ensuring written materials accurately reflect the policies of the university and that they are compliant with federal and state regulations
• Responds to students and families in a responsive and friendly manner about methods on how to pay for their education and financial aid eligibility
• Must have the ability to explain Title IV, state and institutional regulations
• Participation in training seminars, conferences, committee meetings in order to maintain current on all Title IV financial aid rules and regulations
• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
• Host financial literacy events on campus
• Assists Veteran's Administration certifications and communications
• Present to incoming and continuing students on the financial aid process
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
• Represent the Student Financial Aid Services office on university committees, at recruitment events and other events, as assigned
• Assists with application processing and dissemination of information to students regarding their aid eligibility for federal and/or private aid
• Develops and updates written informational materials regarding the process to apply for financial aid and/or scholarships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Five years or more experience in higher education or a financial aid office
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Student Aid programs essential
• Working knowledge of Department of Education software
• Workday Student experience a plus
• Knowledge of private loan process
• Required initiative and the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications