Associate Director of Financial Aid

Associate Director of Financial Aid Employee Classification: Assoc Dir Financial Aid Campus: Denton Division: UNT-Enrollment Management Employee Classification: Assoc Dir Financial Aid

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible Position Overview This position will serve as the Associate Director of Financial Aid over the areas of federal, state, & private student educational loan administration, federal & state work study, and the Return of Title IV Funds process. The role manages all functional and technical aspects, maintains compliance, and implements best business practices for these areas. It requires a high level of understanding of federal/state rules, regulations, institutional policies, and strategic goals. The position reports to the Director of Financial Aid - Operations, supervises a team of 5‑6 FTE, and serves as a member of the Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Leadership Team. Job Duties Manage federal, state, & private student educational loan administration to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant awarding, adjusting, reporting, and reconciliation of all student educational loan funds. Manage federal & state work study administration to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant awarding, adjusting, reporting, and reconciliation of work study funds. Manage the Return of Title IV Funds process to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant calculation and return of funds. Hire, train, mentor, and supervise staff tasked with the administration of federal, state, & private student educational loans, federal & state work study, and the Return of Title IV Fund processes. Develop, implement, and maintain best business practices, technical and functional processes, and daily quality controls related to student loan, work study, and Return of Title IV Funds administration. Ensure training, documentation, quality controls, and business practices are developed, maintained, and monitored to ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful communication and guidance is provided to students and campus partners regarding student educational loans, work study, and the Return of Title IV Funds process. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field and six years of closely related professional experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Prior experience in the administration of financial aid programs. Prior experience in supervising and training staff in the administration of financial aid. Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional student aid policy. Ability to develop effective relationships with other teams as well as internal and external partners. Excellent analytical and business process development skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years of related experience. Experience with PeopleSoft preferred. Required License/Registration/Certifications As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal and must grant permission for the office to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to verify such standing. Physical Requirements Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8‑5 pm, with occasional nights/weekends. Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Texas - Denton