Assistant Director of Loans

Assistant Director of Loans

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Financial Aid

Type: Full-Time

Business Title
Assistant Director of Loans

Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and be prepared to attach required documents. For references, please include names and current contact information of three professional references. References will be used with discretion late in the process.
Position will remain open until filled; for full consideration apply by the posting closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016315T

Department Summary
Manages the Loan Area, including three full-time classified employees and two to three student employees. Defines and directs workflow of area. Oversees processing and manages reconciliation of Federal Direct Loan Program (subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS, and Graduate PLUS), private loans, and institutional long-term loans. Develops and implements improvements to loan area processing. Participates in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of federal changes and necessary system updates. Advises students and families regarding financial aid options and answers questions in person, via phone and email. Participates in FAFSA and admissions outreach events. Informs and trains staff on processing changes and timelines.

Position Profile
Provides financial aid counseling to applicants, students, and parents and assists with financial aid applications. Analyzes financial needs and eligibility for financial aid. Makes decisions to award funds to students eligible for scholarships, grants, and work-study programs. Ensures the effective and compliant processing of student financial aid applications.

Level Summary
Manages a work unit or a team and has full authority over personnel actions within the work unit. Contributes to the development of the area's operational plan, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or institutional goals. Accountable for the achievement of the unit's operational objectives, improving performance and addressing resource needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages a medium-sized team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities
Responsible for managing team or department budgets and resources.

Problem Solving
Addresses departmental or cross-team issues, devises long-term solutions.

Independence of Action
Acts independently, with consultation with senior management.

Communication and Collaboration
Facilitates communication among team and higher-level leadership, builds relationships across University.

Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 or more years of related professional experience, and 3 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree

Department
Student Financial Aid

Pay Rate: The starting salary range is $51,281-$59,614 dependent on education and prior experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Pay Grade
17

Pay Range
$51,281.00-$85,325.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Enrollment Services

Job Sub Family
Financial Aid

Job Level
M2

Job Open Date
04/10/2026

Posting End Date: 04/27/2026

Planning Unit: Vice President Enrollment Management

Work Schedule
Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00; however, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary. The flexibility to work remotely for one day per week within the established department flex place work guidelines may be available.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Hannah Mathson, mathson@ohio.edu