Senior Associate Director, Student Financial Services

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the operational and regulatory functions of Student Financial Services, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations. The position maintains a current and thorough knowledge of all Title IV and state aid programs and oversees key financial aid processing functions including verification, FAFSA discrepancies/conflicting information, Professional Judgements, and R2T4 processing. The position also manages student-athlete financial aid compliance, enrollment-related financial aid adjustments, staff training initiatives, and other compliance-related operational functions within Student Financial Services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
3-5 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Maintain and report on regulatory financial aid compliance control for Student Financial Services, including oversight of federal, state, and institutional financial aid compliance training and regulatory update and coordination with institutional research for external survey reporting
Oversee verification, FAFSA discrepancies/conflicting information, Professional Judgements, and R2T4 processing, including management of tracking, forms, and regulatory review
Manage financial aid compliance and enrollment monitoring for student-athletes, including coordination with Athletics and oversight of NCAA-related financial aid regulations.
Oversee enrollment-related financial aid processing for less than anticipated enrollment, PT traditional undergraduate students, loan prorations, and other enrollment status related adjustments.
Coordinate and oversee federal financial aid consumer information and reporting requirements, including Financial Value Transparency and Net Price Calculator maintenance.
Support staff learning and development initiatives through training, guidance, documentation, and ongoing regulatory education for Student Financial Services staff.
Oversight of the loan center
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan with university contributions increasing over years of service.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available.
Tuition Benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
Reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution for eligible dependents.