Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Title: Assistant Director, Financial Aid


Employee Classification: Asst Director, Financial Aid


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Enrollment Management


SubDivision-Department: UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen


Department: UNT-Financial Aid-164860


Job Location: Denton


Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience


FTE: 1.000000


Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible


About Us - Values Overview


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Department Summary


The Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) Office is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing effective and meaningful financial aid assistance. FAS is responsible for processing financial aid applications, administrating various financial aid programs, and providing financial aid counseling to students and their families.


Position Overview


This position is responsible for the operational management of an assigned team within Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS). Duties include oversight of daily operations, budget monitoring and assisting with budget allocation, internal and external communications, development and implementation of departmental assessments/measures of initiatives and programs, and regulatory compliance monitoring. The Assistant Director drives the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of departmental initiatives and processes, while ensuring full compliance with all applicable federal, state, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Through strong leadership, collaboration, and accountability, this role fosters a high-performing team environment that supports student success, advances organizational goals, and safeguards the integrity and effectiveness of financial aid operations.


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Proficiency in MS Office. In depth knowledge of financial aid processes, policies and procedures or ability to quickly assimilate. Ability to problemsolve, multitask and organize in a fastpaced collaborative environment. Ability to effectively communicate. Develops and maintains effective working relationships. Remains current in profession.


Preferred Qualifications


The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Thorough knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate). Thorough knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate). Prior experience with PeopleSoft. Strong problem solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate effectively with populations verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.


Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Manages day to day operations and acts as primary contact for assigned team. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates a team of employees within SFAS.
• Assists with planning, implementing, evaluating and controlling assigned function.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and maintains multiple financial aid and scholarship processes within a team and provides expertise within these areas of specialization.
• Educates on and determines eligibility for and awarding all aspects of federal, state and institutional financial aid and scholarship. Analyzes and processes financial aid and/or scholarship applications and determines eligibility for all aid programs according to federal, state and institutional regulations, policies and procedures. Implements and manages methods of work activity to assure compliance.
• Responsible for communication with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders in the resolutions of complex issues, liaising between parties, educating on relevant policies and regulations, and following up as appropriate.
• Maintains and applies knowledge of SFAS Policy Manual and procedures and keeps abreast of information that impacts the functioning of the SFAS department through the reading of related literature and by attending and participating in meetings and conferences. Proposes changes to policy, when needed, based on changes to regulations and programs.

Physical Requirements


Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.


Environmental Hazards


No adverse environmental conditions expected.


Work Schedule


Monday through Friday, 8-5pm, with occasional nights/weekends.


Driving University Vehicle


No


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.