Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid
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4 days ago
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Essential Functions
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all federal and state programs including the Federal Pell Grant Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Ohio College Opportunity Grant Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Grant Choose Ohio First Ohio National Guard Ohio War Orphans Scholarship Gear-Up Governors Merit and any other specialized programs. Primary duties include awarding and disbursing of aid reconciling expenditures monthly and annually with the Controllers Office and awarding agencies completing reports counseling students and families about obtaining and maintaining eligibility for aid preparing documents for annual audits quality assurance and ongoing compliance with all federal state and agency rules and regulations and the Return of Title IV Funds process.
Additional Position Information:
Required Qualifications
- Requires a relevant bachelors degree.
- Requires a minimum of four years of experience in student financial aid or closely related experience in a higher education environment.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to financial aid processes.
- The ability to provide counseling to students and families.
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience using financial aid software including COD NSLDS FSA Partner Connect and Partner Portal.
- Experience with Workday student information system.
- Experience presenting financial aid concepts and related information to group is preferred.
Application Instructions
In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Application Deadline
A review of applications will begin on March 9 2026.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $52000 annually.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn OtterbacherEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Customer Relationships
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Business Units
- Annual Budget
- Income
- New Clients
- Financial Management
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