Position Title:
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
61300 - Financial Aid
Advertised Salary:
$65,000-$67,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
Maintain expert knowledge concerning the regulatory governance of institutional, state, and federal financial aid programs, with an ability to convey complex financial aid concepts to a diverse constituency.
Work with Financial Aid team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are effectively managed.
Research, develop and manage policies and processes designed to ensure the effective distribution of financial resources, leveraging efficiencies that minimize underutilization of funds, and maximize student recruitment, retention, and success.
Troubleshoot difficult awarding scenarios and provide equitable alternatives and solutions, including approving fund exception requests or additional funding requests with budget oversight.
Provide leadership, support, and coordination with the director (and other constituents) to expedite an array of critical processes / activities ensuring the effective management of Financial Aid operations.
