Associate Director of Technology in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Working Title: Associate Director of Technology in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

State Role Title:N/A

Position Type:Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Department: 100179 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pay Band:

Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience

Specify Range or Amount:

Is this a JMU only positionNo

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo

Beginning Review Date:06/01/2026

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA.

JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21000 undergraduate and 1800 graduate students with over 1000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts science and technology and professional disciplines at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

We are seeking an experienced information technology professional and leader preferably with experience in higher education financial aid to provide strategic and operational leadership for an office managing over $240 million in financial aid funds on an annual basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Financial Aid & Scholarships senior leadership team to:
  
  • Develop revise and implement policies and procedures that support efficient compliant business practices.
  • Establish and communicate a clear vision and tone for the office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
  • Identify and advocate for resources and support that promote staff effectiveness and job satisfaction.
• Provide direct supervision to the Financial Aid Customer Service team which is tasked with counseling current and prospective students and parents by providing guidance on application processes eligibility criteria federal regulations application status and available financial aid options; administering financial aid in compliance with federal state and institutional regulations policies and procedures.
• Provide direct supervision to the Financial Aid Technology team which is responsible for the technical and functional processes required for the delivery of financial aid awards and funds.
• Maintain oversight of all technology functions for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and implement technology strategies to streamline daily operations so the office can keep up with the increased volume of transactions that need to be processed.
• Serve as the Data Point Administrator for the administration of the Title IV Aid Programs.
• Act as the security manager for the PeopleSoft financial aid module serving as an adjunct security manager to the SIS Security Manager.
• Ensure uninterrupted secure continuity of services across all Department of Education and other relevant third-party sites for daily office operations.
• Successfully troubleshoot technical issues and process technical requests in a timely manner.
• Management of the financial aid automated system including the development and documentation of procedures and monitoring any and all changes in current financial aid software programs.
• Serve as the office point of contact between JMUs IT department and serve as the departmental leader for Reengineering Madison initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Higher Education Administration Information Systems Business Administration or a related field with significant experience directly related to the position.
• Demonstrated experience providing leadership for technology supported operations in a complex highly regulated environment preferably within higher education.
• Supervisory or leadership experience including oversight of staff and the ability to foster staff development.
• Expertise with enterprise systems preferably a student information system or financial aid system including system functionality security access reporting and troubleshooting.
• Coding and website development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and strong strategic thinking skills including long term planning for system upgrades and integration of technology.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Federal Title IV financial aid regulations

Additional Posting Information:

JMUs Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information please visit of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .

Reasonable Accommodation:

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