Assistant Director of Financial Aid
About The Position
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Job Summary: Manages and administers tuition connection and financial aid programs for students, including staff and resource management, reports and program reviews, compliance with university and funding agency requirements, and student financial aid applications and counseling. Job Description: Assist in the development of strategic planning initiatives and unit objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan. Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives. Serves as primary liaison for assigned area. Supervises, trains, and coordinates the activities of staff. Assists in developing and auditing the unit budget. Serves as a key authority among internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interest of the unit in the absence of a Director. Identifies, develops, and monitors staff performance and goals. Conducts workshops and training seminars to inform students and university clients about student financial aid; advises students/families regarding application process and eligibility for student financial aid.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Relevant experience | 5 Years
- 3 years supervisory | Required
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership to staff members within the scholarship area.
- Manage and oversee the operational aspects of the area and frequently makes decisions by exercising discretion and independent judgment.
- Performs managerial and supervisory duties.
- Responsible for the overall administration of all scholarship programs
- Administers Federal Title IV aid programs and state grant programs.
- Communicates availability and eligibility criteria to potential recipients.
- Monitors continuing eligibility of recipients and counsels’ recipients whose awards are in jeopardy.
- Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Oversees the workflow of assigned personnel ensuring the efficient operation of program/area.
- Trains staff on office procedures.
- Conducts performance evaluations for supervised staff members.
- Assists in planning and establishing departmental goals and objectives.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
