Asst Dir of Financial Aid / Scholarship

Job Description

Job Description

Dillard University in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships with the commitment and vision to make significant contributions as an integral member of a cohesive, student-centered enrollment leadership team. The successful candidate will be prepared to implement complex financial aid systems and robust processes in support of students and their families and in strategic alignment with priorities for enrollment and persistence.

The Dillard Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships manages federal , state, institutional, and other aid resources of more than $26 million annually. The Assistant Director works closely with the Financial Aid Director for management, oversight and planning for all undergraduate financial aid resources, as well as campus-wide compliance and reporting, department staffing, operations and training.

Summary : Serve as a resource and assist the Financial Aid Direct for the successful operation of the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships while remaining in compliance with all federal, state and institutional financial aid programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide customer service to the 1,200 undergraduate students who receive student financial aid, and those students / families in the aid application process

considering attending Dillard;

that ensure compliance with all federal, state and institution regulations;

Institutional and Private Scholarship Profile (Institutional , Endowed and Non-Endowed).

Management on campus committees, task forces, and other panels;

Additional Responsibilities :

Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Assist with overseeing the overall supervision of the counseling unit / support staff, carrying out the supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include working with the Financial Aid Director with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Qualifications : The successful candidate must possess a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in a university Financial Aid Office with at least three years of experience in a leadership position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, especially during peak times. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill , and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's degree required degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a relevant field. Master's degree preferred. Experience working with a diverse student population in a private college or university setting. Extensive background in managing technology implementation, as well as experience operating in a Jenzabar Financial Aid (JFA) environment is a plus.

Personal Qualities and Skills :

of students and their parents, secondary school personnel , alumni, current students and their parents, as well as administrators and faculty.

Additional Desirable Qualifications : Experience in the use of personal computers in the financial aid area including work processing, spreadsheet and database management.

W ork Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.