Assistant Director - Scholarships & Other Financial Assistance
Assistant Director - Scholarships & Other Financial Assistance
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$ 4942 - 7567
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 27 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1157-NNADMINPRO - Assistant Director 1157-YNADMINPRO - Assistant DirectorBusiness Title:
Assistant Director - Scholarships & Other Financial AssistanceEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an Assistant Director of Scholarships & Other Financial Assistance to join our dynamic team at WSU Student Financial Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate who is passionate about student success. As the Assistant Director of Scholarships & Other Financial Assistance you will guide our students in understanding and securing financial aid options to support their education and future. If youre eager to leverage your skills while making a meaningful impact on current and future Cougs wed love to hear from you.
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of student support As the Assistant Director for Scholarships & OFA you will play a pivotal role in managing scholarship and financial aid awarding processes. Youll supervise a dedicated team oversee daily operations solve complex challenges and ensure the highest standards of quality and accuracy. Your expertise will help drive data verification operational improvements and programming enhancements.
In this role youll be the go-to expert for all things related to Student Financial Services (SFS) scholarships and OFA administration. Youll build strong partnerships across campus collaborate with departments and represent SFS on internal and external committeesmaking a real impact on how we serve our students.
Youll also take the lead in overseeing athletic aid processing and managing the SFS advisors who specialize in scholarships. Your leadership will ensure that financial aid and scholarship programs are packaged and awarded efficiently and equitably.
If youre passionate about student success thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to lead with purpose we want to hear from you!
Additional Information:
Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: July 27 2025
This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be based on final placement within the salary range.
Monthly Salary: $4942.00 - $7567.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Positions require a Bachelors degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.
Tangible and demonstrated experience in enrollment management or student services programs including a working knowledge of and experience in the development maintenance and/or implementation of automated financial aid
processes as part of an integrated student information system.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws rules policies and procedures.
Demonstrated computer software skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs such as: Outlook Word Excel and Access.
Demonstrated first-hand experience in customer service and familiarity with working with diverse populations.
Developed effective interpersonal skills in all areas of written and verbal communication including background with small and large group presentations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends/evenings.
Exceptional problem-solving project management decision-making and visionary skills.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a relevant field.
Experience working in a financial aid operation in higher education.
Experience in strategic planning formulation design implementation and tracking.
Oral and written fluency in the English and Spanish languages. Experience creating/auditing administrative procedures and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team.
Experience with PeopleSoft.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
Area/College: Enrollment Management
Department Name: Student Financial Services
Location: Pullman WA
This position is primarily based on our Pullman WA campus with somehybrid/remote flexibility.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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