"MSUAASF Range E - Director of Financial Aid"

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a MSUAASF Range E - Director of Financial Aid. This is a full-time position within the department of Financial Aid. The position is accountable for the administration of all federal, state, university and non-institutional student Financial Aid programs, and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Development of processes and procedures that fulfill requirements and attain maximum utilization of available funds is required. The position ensures all Financial Aid reporting requirements are met. Monitoring and maintaining financial aid systems and making recommendations for system upgrades are within the scope of the position and integral to the uninterrupted delivery of Financial Aid funds.

Salary Range: This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range E position with a salary range of $63,722.00 (minimum) to $128,942.00 (maximum). Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization. * Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found here: MASTER AGREEMENT

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least five (6) years progressively responsible financial aid administration experience in a college/university setting.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele including the commitment to equity and inclusion in the learning and work environment.
• Excellent speaking, writing and organizational skills and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience which demonstrates extensive knowledge of federal. and state financial aid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience which demonstrates ability to incorporate regulatory requirements and fiscal stewardship for federal, state, and other resources in the development of strategies, policies and procedures that enhance university objectives.
• Experience which demonstrates comprehensive technical understanding of complex financial aid administrative systems to ensure integrity, accuracy, and security of confidential data.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills required to manage and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to utilize research and communication skills to ensure the university is kept current on new and emerging financial aid regulations, trends, and best practices.

Working Conditions: Ability to work flexible schedule during peak times; travel for National, Regional, and State conferences, seminars, and workshops which may include overnight stays.

Physical Requirements: Very Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.
• Current resume.
• Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

Open Until Filled. Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on March 2nd, 2026.