Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Ursinus College•Collegeville, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid plays a significant role in Ursinus College’s enrollment operation. As a key leader in the Office of Student Financial Services, the Assistant Director supports the department in strategically implementing an efficient, team-based enrollment management model. The role administers and processes financial aid programs, supports students and families, coordinates with college offices, and contributes to financial aid compliance and audit activities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of progressively responsible financial aid, higher education, or related experience. The college seeks someone with extensive Microsoft Office expertise, strong communication and problem-solving skills, an understanding of and passion for the liberal arts, and a commitment to diversity and a dynamic campus culture. Nights and weekends may be required as needed. Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational residential liberal arts college of approximately 1,500 students, located about 25 miles northwest of center-city Philadelphia. The college is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible financial aid, higher education, or related experience.
Extensive expertise with Microsoft Office programs.
In-depth knowledge of and passion for the liberal arts.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace and student population.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving.
Desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture.
Ability to work nights and weekends on an as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Colleague Student Information System, Slate, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

Process all aspects of Federal Direct and Perkins loan programs, including monitoring Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note completion and preparing and monitoring the Exit Counseling process.
Monitor and reconcile federal funds monthly in collaboration with the Business Office.
Certify and process private alternative loans using ElmSelect.
Administer Pennsylvania (PHEAA) and non-Pennsylvania state grant programs.
Track and certify outside scholarships.
Coordinate student check-in at move-in with the Office of Residence Life and SFS-Accounts.
Package financial aid awards for prospective and returning students.
Complete verification of new and returning student financial aid files.
Monitor and resolve ISIR comment codes.
Counsel students and parents on financial aid and basic student account matters.
Assist with reviewing professional judgment cases and adjust aid packages as necessary.
Attend appropriate professional conferences and seminars with approval from the Director of Financial Aid.
Present financial aid nights and other financial aid presentations in conjunction with Admissions, the Institute for Student Success (ISS), and the Institute for Inclusion and Equity (IIE).
Participate in gathering data and coordinating the annual financial aid audit.