Financial Aid Assistant Director - State Programs
Financial Aid Assistant Director - State Programs
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General Summary of Position:
UMass Lowell seeks an experienced Financial Aid professional to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director to manage State Financial Aid programs.
The Assistant Director is responsible for the management of Massachusetts State financial aid programs; including MassGrant GEAR Up Foster/Adopted Child Tuition Credit Fee Grant and Fee Waiver MA High Demand and Early Childhood Educators.
This position works to ensure timely and accurate certification disbursement and reconciliation of state funds with the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) via their MassAid portal in compliance with federal and state guidelines. In addition this position administers various state grant programs offered by other states.
This position provides support to the staff of The Solution Center with the troubleshooting and resolution of student issues related to financial aid. Advises and counsels students and families on financial aid programs policies and procedures student eligibility special circumstances and financial planning.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Bachelors degree is required
Thorough knowledge of federal financial aid regulations
Professional experience in an automated financial aid office required
Ability to work with diverse population
Five years of higher education financial aid experience required
Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance
Strong organizational skills and flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
Functional experience with an integrated Student Information Systems required; expertise with PeopleSoft Student Administration System preferred
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is aSEIU 888 Professional Union position Grade P16.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Pleaseinclude a resume and cover with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
