Description

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid coordinates all scholarship activities including but not limited to, managing scholarship application process, coordinating committees, and awarding all scholarships in PeopleSoft. Manages all scholarship regulations and works with varying populations and levels throughout the university. Position serves as vital leadership role within the Financial Aid office and helps advise and administer all other financial aid programs. Speaks with students and parents and awards financial aid.

Duties:

Coordinates application process within PeopleSoft for students to apply for Scholarships.
Coordinates committees to determine students eligibility and award scholarships.
Processes scholarship awards through posting in PeopleSoft.
Advises and awards student population.
Advises students, parents, and campus community on availability of scholarships and financial aid.
Provides marketing needs to promote all scholarships and deadlines.
Coordinates all outreach events, including providing presentations for key university events. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree.
At least three years of experience in Financial Aid at a higher education institution.
Knowledge of financial aid program regulations and student eligibility.
Knowledge of Scholarship management and donor scholarships.
Knowledge of recruitment cycles.
Working knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Power Point.
Ability to use PeopleSoft Administration.
Ability to analyze and positively change policies and procedures.
Ability to lead and coordinate processes within a team.
Ability to disseminate information to all levels; including administration, colleagues and students.
Desired:

Master's degree.

Three years of experience with Scholarship Administration.


Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Notes to Applicant:
Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume and a cover letter. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.