Associate Director of Financial Planning

Mercer University•Macon, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) is searching for an Associate Director of Financial Planning on the Macon, Georgia campus. The position will process and award financial aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations as well as counsel both currently enrolled and new MUSM students regarding financial aid awards and processes, as well as debt management and financial wellness. The position will analyze data, make judgments, and act independently while reporting to the Director of Financial Planning.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree.
Two years of related experience.
Regulatory or compliance experience.
Accounting/finance experience.
Customer service experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Ability to accurately enter and analyze data in the AAMC and Mercer Student Information System.
Ability to work with numbers, details, and deadlines.
Ability to interpret and comprehend complex federal financial aid regulations.
Solid understanding of academic processes, as well as courses and terms relevant to the medical school.
Ability to work with confidential information in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently and perform tasks in a timely manner.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Presentation skills.
Ability to discern extenuating circumstances that may affect financial aid eligibility.

Responsibilities

Process and award financial aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Counsel currently enrolled and new MUSM students regarding financial aid awards and processes.
Provide guidance on debt management and financial wellness.
Analyze data, make judgments, and act independently.
Report to the Director of Financial Planning.