Associate Director of Financial Planning

Mercer University•Macon, GA

6d•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. Responsibilities include processing and awarding financial aid in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The role also involves counseling currently enrolled and new MUSM students regarding financial aid awards and processes, as well as debt management and financial wellness. The position requires analyzing data, making judgments, and acting independently while reporting to the Director of Financial Planning.

Requirements

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

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.
Prepare reports, documents, and other visual aids using Microsoft Office Suite.
Discern extenuating circumstances that may affect financial aid eligibility.