Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships in management of the state aid program, satisfactory academic progress, federal work-study program, consortium agreements, and study abroad requests. This position also assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships and supervises the SAP counselor, State Aid counselor and the FWS Accounting Assistant. Salary Grade : 14 Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Business or related field and one year of related experience.
Ability to effectively communicate with students and staff members with a high degree of professionalism
Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data.
Ability to understand and apply financial aid criteria
Strong attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality
Strong student orientation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Business or prior management experience

Responsibilities

Assists with the management of State aid awards; liaison with state aid office to help determine student eligibility; reviews and process the weekly state aid reports generated by ITS dept; reconcile state aid funds; stays up-to-date on all state aid regulations as they apply to the awarding/disbursing funds.
Assist with management of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), including SAP appeals; completes end of term SAP review; advise students not meeting SAP standards; serves as liaison to SAP review committee; send notification to students not meeting SAP standards.
Assist with management of the Federal Work Study (FWS) program; review and process monthly/annual reconciliation reports; determine student eligibility; administer FWS awards; liaison with on-campus and off-campus employers; post FWS positions on the Career Centers website.
Counsels with students and reviews Consortium Agreements and make appropriate awards; monitor enrollment; collaborate with off-campus schools.
Reviews Study Abroad requests; adjust cost of attendance and advise students concerning the availability of financial aid. Acts as liaison with Study Abroad Office regarding program eligibility.
Counsels’ students/parents concerning the availability of state, federal and institutional student financial assistance ad is also instrumental in resolving student financial aid issues.
Reviews financial aid information to determine student aid eligibility; award federal aid (including federal work-study), and state aid to eligible students; review and process monthly/annual reconciliation reports; advise students of financial aid issues.
Advises and collaborates with the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships on issues of compliance as they apply to federal, state, and institutional programs.
Responsible for keeping abreast of the state, federal, and institutional rules and regulations applicable to the awarding of aid to eligible students and provide training to current and new staff.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.