Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid

University of Akron • Akron, OH

6d • $52,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all federal and state programs including the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Grant, Choose Ohio First, Ohio National Guard, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, Gear-Up, Governor's Merit, and any other specialized programs. Primary duties include awarding and disbursing of aid, reconciling expenditures monthly and annually with the Controller's Office and awarding agencies, completing reports, counseling students and families about obtaining and maintaining eligibility for aid, preparing documents for annual audits, quality assurance, and ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and agency rules and regulations, and the Return of Title IV Funds process.

Requirements

• Requires a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Requires a minimum of four years of experience in student financial aid or closely related experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to financial aid processes.
• The ability to provide counseling to students and families.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience using financial aid software including COD, NSLDS, FSA Partner Connect and Partner Portal.
• Experience with Workday student information system.
• Experience presenting financial aid concepts and related information to group is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing all federal and state programs including the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Ohio College Opportunity Grant, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Grant, Choose Ohio First, Ohio National Guard, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, Gear-Up, Governor's Merit, and any other specialized programs.
• Awarding and disbursing of aid
• Reconciling expenditures monthly and annually with the Controller's Office and awarding agencies
• Completing reports
• Counseling students and families about obtaining and maintaining eligibility for aid
• Preparing documents for annual audits, quality assurance, and ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and agency rules and regulations, and the Return of Title IV Funds process.

Benefits

• The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
• In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
• All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
• The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director