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The Director will provide leadership and strategic oversight for all federal state and institutional financial aid programs for the School of Medicine. The Director will continuously assess department policies procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal state and institutional regulations while also supporting School of Medicine recruitment retention and financial strategies and goals. The Director is responsible for monitoring student indebtedness and implementing an effective debt management and financial education/wellness program for students.

Total aid administered by the School of Medicine is $40 million per year. The overwhelming majority of aid is governed by federal regulations. The Director must assure that federal regulations are adhered to or the University could risk losing federal funding.

This position will produce and analyze data make judgements and act independently while reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. This position works closely with the Universitys AVP of Financial Planning to ensure adherence to University goals and policies.

Qualifications:

A bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and three years of prior financial aid experience to include experience with student information systems are required.

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• Comprehensive knowledge of Title IV federal regulations.

• Ability to use a student software information system to prepare financial aid awards and pull report data.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills needed when working with students parents staff and administration.

• Demonstrated analytical and mathematical skills to analyze data interpret results and reconcile accounts.

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- Criminal History

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- List of three professional references with contact information

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833 Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence leadership development and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia Mercers twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate graduate and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit student-centered environment where innovation service and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercers employees are at the heart of its mission dedicated to advancing innovation supporting student success and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving mentoring and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents) generous retirement contributions tuition waivers paid vacation and sick leave technology discounts schedules that allow for work-life balance and so much more!

At Mercer University a Bear is more than a mascot: its a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If youre seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced then you want to work at Mercer University.

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