Associate Director of Financial Aid

Associate Director Of Financial Aid

Under general supervision from the Director, the Associate Director of Financial Aid (ADFA) is responsible for counseling and advising financial aid applicants, their families, and the general public about financial aid requirements, eligibility criteria, and its availability. The ADFA manages a caseload of students as assigned while assisting the Director of Financial in the administration of aid programs available to all students. The ADFA will specialize in running systems to package aid for all students in the Student Information System. The ADFA will be responsible for training new staff in financial aid processes and will be expected to supervise subordinate positions.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required, master's preferred.
• Position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Individual should be a self-starter and effective in working as part of a team.
• Three to five years Financial Aid experience is required.
• Three to five years management experience is preferred.

Job Specific Competencies :

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Position Specifications and Working Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer inputting at a desk, telephone inquiries, frequent communication with students and parents. Must be able to work in a fast-paced office to meet exceptional customer service and operational demands. Some evening and weekend work is required. Occasional travel to attend financial aid workshops or training is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.