Associate Director, Financial Aid Reporting

Title: Associate Director Financial Aid Reporting

Application Review Date:07/27/2025

Work Location:Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Associate Director of Financial Aid with a specialized focus on state and federal reporting plays a critical role in ensuring that the institution is in compliance with all federal state and institutional financial aid regulations. This position is responsible for overseeing the preparation submission and analysis of state and federal financial aid data and reports as well as managing the institutions participation in federal and state programs. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex regulations.

Required Qualifications

Experience with federal financial aid reporting tools (e.g. COD NSLDS FSA etc.).
Familiarity with federal Title IV programs state grant programs and financial aid compliance standards.
Proficiency in financial aid software (e.g. PeopleSoft Banner Ellucian Cognos) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate reports.
Demonstrated understanding of state and federal financial aid reporting including the FAFSA FISAP and IPEDS reporting.
Experience working in a high-paced customer service environment.
Masters degree or equivalent education and work experience at a level equivalent to a Masters degree. Demonstrated relevant experience in Financial Aid or related field or equivalent education training and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to generate reports utilizing report writing tools.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:Yes

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:M-F 8am-5pm nights or weekends as needed.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Financial Aid

Salary:Commensurate with experience

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Department Contact Name: Gina Stike

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.