Assistant Director, Financial Assistance
Core
Manage and coordinate financial aid operations for graduate and professional programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while serving as a financial aid expert for students.
Role type
Assistant Director, Financial Assistance (Graduate & Professional)
Builds
Financial aid packages and compliance reports for graduate and law school students
Domain
Higher Education / Student Financial Aid
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Federal financial aid regulations, Financial aid management systems, Staff supervision, Eligibility assessment, Award packaging, Data verification
Preferred skills
Master's degree, NASFAA credentials, Federal student aid systems (COD, NSLDS)
Technologies
PowerFAIDs, Peoplesoft, COD, NSLDS, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Oversee financial aid awarding for graduate programs, Process and verify student financial aid applications, Resolve discrepancies in financial documentation, Certify external scholarships, Advise students on aid eligibility, Collaborate with Associate Director on compliance
Seniority
Mid-Senior, Management