Associate Director, Processing & Verification - Financial Aid

WHAT YOU BRING:

Education, Experience and Competencies Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• At least 3 years of related experience in financial aid
• Demonstrates an extensive proficiency level in:
  • Communicating for effective relationships: the knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail: the understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
  • Data gathering and analysis: the knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to use these to gather and analyze data for a specific or variety of needs and/or projects.
  • Managing multiple tasks, resources, and project management, including a high level of autonomy, decision-making, and time organization.
  • The use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understand the Institutional Need Analysis System (INAS) which data items on an ISIR can be changed and understand the EFC (estimated family contribution) levels.
• Proficient with using FSA Partner Connect as a central hub of timely information and guidance.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience supervising staff
• At least 4 years of related experience in financial aid
• Active involvement and leadership in local, state, or national financial aid professional associations
• NASFAA credentials not required, but desired in any of the 16 areas (especially in Verification, Return of Title IV Funds, Student Eligibility, Professional Judgement, Needs Analysis, and Application Process).
• Understand how the MAUI, FAA/CPS, COD, and NSLDS system work to process financial aid for a student.

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Application Requirements:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

•         Resume

•         Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal and credential background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Details

*NOTE: This position is only able to hire within the advertised salary range (see below).  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities. For questions, contact Tracey Pritchard.

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