Assistant Director of Financial Aid

At Augustana, we're developing the next generation of leaders. Our students are driven, innovative and diverse, and their time on campus is transformational. Everyone at Augustana has a hand in our students' success, from faculty to coaches to staff members. Want to join the team? Learn more below. Position: Assistant Director of Financial Aid Location: Rock Island, IL Job Id: 394 # of Openings: 1 Join Our Mission at Augustana College At Augustana College, we don’t just educate students - we empower them. As a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences, we invest in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and building strong community partnerships—the driving forces of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students, Augustana offers a collaborative and student-focused environment, in which faculty and staff play an active role in shaping futures through hands-on learning, mentorship and leadership development. Located on a scenic, wooded campus in Rock Island, Illinois, Augustana is part of the vibrant Quad-Cities metropolitan area (pop. 470,000), about a 3-hour drive from Chicago. We seek mission-driven professionals who are passionate about student success, innovation and making an impact. If you thrive in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration and the power of transformative education, we invite you to bring your talents to Augustana. Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more. Job Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid Wage Grade: 735 Reports To: Director of Financial Aid Primary Duties: The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Financial Aid include assisting the Director in ensuring that aid is packaged in a timely manner for both current and incoming students in order to meet the goals of the institution. The packaging should be compliant with all federal, state and institutional policies. Additionally, the Assistant Director will work to maintain compliance with all policies tied to disbursement of student aid which will include coordination with other departments on campus including (but not restricted to) the Registrar’s Office, the Dean of Students Office and the Business Office. The Assistant Director should also be actively engaged in support of Admissions and the recruitment of new students as well as the support of all primary offices engaged with the retention of current students. Additional Duties: Assist in overseeing the management of state and federal need-based aid programs. Collaborate with Admissions and IT staff to submit the weekly prospective student data file to Encoura. Assist the Director of Financial Aid in compiling #J-18808-Ljbffr Augustana