Assistant Director, Financial Aid P10

Texas A&M University • Canyon, TX

398d • $31,200 - $31,200

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid at West Texas A&M University plays a crucial role in the administration and operation of financial aid programs. This supervisory position involves planning and implementing financial aid policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. The role requires a strong focus on technical support for departmental functions and the management of aid programs, contributing to the overall mission of supporting students' financial needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six (6) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• Four (4) years of experience in an academic setting.
• Knowledge/familiarity with state and federal aid programs and ability to reconcile accounts.
• Familiarity with Colleague software.
• Ability to multi-task with varying deadlines and work comfortably with a variety of personalities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation and administration of aid programs to comply with Federal, State, and University policies and procedures.
• Reviews and verifies Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) data tax returns and supplemental documents as required by regulations.
• Provides key technical support for efficient automation of departmental functions and communication with constituents.
• Monitors Federal and State regulations to assist in updating financial aid policies and procedures for compliance with Title IV regulations.
• Coordinates entrance and exit interviews for student loan borrowers regarding loan repayment responsibilities.
• Monitors information from the Department of Education regarding software changes and alerts staff to unresolved errors.
• Develops rules, reports, and automated routines to support the management of aid programs.
• Contributes to effective team management of relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans.
• Paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.
• Half-off tuition and fees for employees and their dependents.
• Generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages.
• Free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees