Associate Director of Financial Aid - Scholarships

Job Title :

Associate Director of Financial Aid - Scholarships

Position Number : 998129

998129

Department :

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Salary : $58,900

$58,900

Job Summary / Description :

The Associate Director of Financial Aid Scholarships, reporting to the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, has primary oversight and management responsibility of the scholarship programs (include but not limited to all Distinguished, endowed, athletic, academic / departmental, third-party) and other financial aid duties as assigned.

The Associate Director has responsibility ensuring effective service to students, families, and other constituencies with focus on scholarship matters;

and working with various offices across campus to develop, define, and market scholarship opportunities for new and continuing students.

The position will assist with special projects, research, development, and reporting activities as well as the production of financial aid and scholarships materials and communications.

The Associate Director develops, implements, and evaluates scholarships policies and procedures and serves as an active and engaged member of the Financial Aid and Scholarship leadership and team.

Typical Duties / Job Duties :

• Works closely with the director in the overall leadership of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship with specific focus of scholarship programs.
• Works closely with the Office of Development to ensure endowed scholarships are appropriately spent and donor’s needs are met.
• Works closely with the Athletics Department to ensure NCAA compliance rules are followed when awarding scholarships.
• Coordinating the selection of recipients, authorization of disbursements, monitoring and reconciling expenditures, and monitoring recipient’s continued eligibility.
• Continually monitoring all accounts to ensure dollars are awarded appropriately and within budget.
• Counsel with students and their family on scholarship as well as overall financial aid eligibility; assists students in completing applications and acquiring necessary supporting information and documentation;

answers questions, and provides information to students, parents, and others; resolves difficult and / or adversarial situations arising with students and / or parents concerning scholarship determinations.

• Representing the office and university (with focus on scholarships) on-and off-campus and participating in professional development activities by attending appropriate conferences and meetings related to assigned duties.
• Seeking out scholarships for which students may be eligible.
• Assisting with all university audits.
• Filing required reports of all scholarship programs administered by the state, federal and institutional programs.
• Provides detailed explanations regarding scholarship management and maintains scholarship records and data.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of state, federal and institutional regulations as well as all financial aid and university policies and procedures to ensure customers receive accurate, complete and up-to-date information.
• Other duties as assigned to the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must maintain an in-depth knowledge of state, federal, institutional and other agency laws and regulations that govern student financial aid programs.
• Must maintain an extensive working knowledge of Scholarship and Financial Aid policies and business procedures / practices as well as maintain a reasonable understanding of selected policies, procedures and practices from offices that interact most closely with scholarship programs.
• Must demonstrate creative thinking and planning abilities, and organizational abilities necessary for administration and oversight of University scholarship accounts.
• Must have a substantial level of computer literacy and be familiar with database applications, such as Banner.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Data maintenance capabilities a must.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have effective interpersonal, leadership and consensus building skills.
• Must have effective project planning and management skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

At least five years of successful professional level experience in financial aid, scholarships or other areas of student services and administration in higher education or other related origination..

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with fund and budget management, supervisory, and administrative responsibility.

Demonstrated experience with Banner Financial Aid and Student Modules.

EEO Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees.

If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at [email protected] .

Remote : Posting Number :

Posting Number : S887P

S887P

Open Date : 08 / 19 / 2024

08 / 19 / 2024

Desired Start Date : 09 / 01 / 2024

09 / 01 / 2024

Review Start Date : 08 / 26 / 2024

08 / 26 / 2024

Open Until Filled :