"Assistant Director of Financial Aid"

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Campus Director of Financial Aid and/or the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position will counsel students to determine financial aid eligibility and prepare financial aid packages based upon standardized procedures and program guidelines. This position will also participate in university-wide financial aid programs, activities, and projects. In addition, this position may be asked to provide guidance to the Financial Aid Counselors, the Financial Aid Coordinators, and clerical staff and the student workers.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, plus two years of Financial Aid Counseling experience.
2. Effective oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
3. Knowledge of electronic financial aid delivery systems.
4. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and nationally.
5. Ability to work in a cooperative and customer service environment.
6. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.

Preferred Qualifications

(Not specified in detail)

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA / HSA.