Associate Director of Financial Aid
Core
Oversee financial aid program management, awarding, and compliance for prospective and enrolled students at a university.
Role type
Associate Director of Financial Aid (IC)
Builds
Financial aid packages and compliance reports for undergraduate and graduate students
Domain
Higher Education / Student Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial aid program management, federal/state compliance knowledge, PowerFAIDS system expertise, Title IV verification, dependency overrides, professional judgment reviews, student counseling, payroll management, policy documentation
Preferred skills
Strategic enrollment support, cross-functional collaboration, committee leadership
Technologies
PowerFAIDS, EDConnect, FAFSA Partner Portal, Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), EDExpress, MS Office
Responsibilities
Manage and reconcile financial aid programs; counsel students and families on financial planning; adjust awards for eligibility changes or special circumstances; supervise student workers and handle payroll; maintain policy documentation; present to constituents; serve as liaison to admissions.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC