Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	AST DIR Student Financial Aid
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The University of Florida is looking for an Assistant Director to provide leadership and operational oversight for complex federal processing compliance-driven programs and student employment functions within the Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFA). In this role you will oversee regulatory compliance manage staff and systems and ensure accurate awarding and administration of federal state and institutional aid programs that support student access. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Federal Processing Compliance Awarding Oversight Oversee key financial aid compliance and processing functions including Satisfactory Academic Progress reviews (SAP) application verification special circumstance evaluations costofattendance determinations federal return processes (RTIV) and student employment. Administer aid for UF/Santa Fe College Joint Programs and other special programs. Analyze complex applications appeals and petitions using federal state and institutional regulations. Ensure compliance across more than 150 federal state and institutional aid programs. Utilize and interpret data from agencies and systems including IRS VA DHS SSA USCIS COD FAFSA Partner Portal and ProEducation Solutions. Leadership & Operational Management Provide management and strategic direction for assigned functional areas: Federal Processing Special Programs and Student Employment. Hire train supervise and evaluate full-time staff assigned to the areas. Oversee systems workflows and business operations related to awarding eligibility enrollment and repayment. Interpret policy and make complex decisions related to manual awarding and regulatory exceptions. Share administrative responsibility for all financial aid programs with the Associate Director and act in their absence as needed. Campus Collaboration Serve as a subject-matter expert for UF OneStop International Center Contract & Grants satellite offices and academic program partners. Provide guidance on SAP application verification RTIV Federal Work-Study and special program requirements. Collaborate across campus to resolve complex student aid and compliance issues. Other Duties Travel in support of Enrollment Management recruitment and yield initiatives. Deliver financial aid presentations to prospective students and families. Participate in professional development workshops and conferences. Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:	$65000 annually In addition UF offers the following exceptional benefits: Health Dental and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plans Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave 13 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually) Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer For more information on benefits please visit UFHR Benefits and Rewards ().
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred:	Strong holistic knowledge of federal aid programs and the interaction between those programs and institutional and state need- and merit-based aid Excellent verbal and written communications skills including presenting to various audiences Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex operations or teams Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across units at all levels Strong knowledge and understanding of institutional goals and how financial aid administration decisions impact those goals Experience using and/or implementing various technologies (i.e. Campus Solutions CRM Microsoft Teams Microsoft Exel) Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to lead a team toward organizational objectives
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover Letter Resume List of References Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Director

Classification Title:AST DIR Student Financial AidClassification Minimum Requirements:Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.Job Description:The University of Florida is looking fo...

Classification Title:	AST DIR Student Financial Aid
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The University of Florida is looking for an Assistant Director to provide leadership and operational oversight for complex federal processing compliance-driven programs and student employment functions within the Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFA). In this role you will oversee regulatory compliance manage staff and systems and ensure accurate awarding and administration of federal state and institutional aid programs that support student access. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Federal Processing Compliance Awarding Oversight Oversee key financial aid compliance and processing functions including Satisfactory Academic Progress reviews (SAP) application verification special circumstance evaluations costofattendance determinations federal return processes (RTIV) and student employment. Administer aid for UF/Santa Fe College Joint Programs and other special programs. Analyze complex applications appeals and petitions using federal state and institutional regulations. Ensure compliance across more than 150 federal state and institutional aid programs. Utilize and interpret data from agencies and systems including IRS VA DHS SSA USCIS COD FAFSA Partner Portal and ProEducation Solutions. Leadership & Operational Management Provide management and strategic direction for assigned functional areas: Federal Processing Special Programs and Student Employment. Hire train supervise and evaluate full-time staff assigned to the areas. Oversee systems workflows and business operations related to awarding eligibility enrollment and repayment. Interpret policy and make complex decisions related to manual awarding and regulatory exceptions. Share administrative responsibility for all financial aid programs with the Associate Director and act in their absence as needed. Campus Collaboration Serve as a subject-matter expert for UF OneStop International Center Contract & Grants satellite offices and academic program partners. Provide guidance on SAP application verification RTIV Federal Work-Study and special program requirements. Collaborate across campus to resolve complex student aid and compliance issues. Other Duties Travel in support of Enrollment Management recruitment and yield initiatives. Deliver financial aid presentations to prospective students and families. Participate in professional development workshops and conferences. Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:	$65000 annually In addition UF offers the following exceptional benefits: Health Dental and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plans Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave 13 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually) Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer For more information on benefits please visit UFHR Benefits and Rewards ().
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred:	Strong holistic knowledge of federal aid programs and the interaction between those programs and institutional and state need- and merit-based aid Excellent verbal and written communications skills including presenting to various audiences Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex operations or teams Ability to work collaboratively and effectively across units at all levels Strong knowledge and understanding of institutional goals and how financial aid administration decisions impact those goals Experience using and/or implementing various technologies (i.e. Campus Solutions CRM Microsoft Teams Microsoft Exel) Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to lead a team toward organizational objectives
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover Letter Resume List of References Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No