Associate Director of Financial Aid

Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director will assist in the performance of all day-to-day operations of the Office of Financial Aid.  These activities include managing/processing a caseload of students, meeting individually with students, corresponding via telephone or e-mail with students and families about financial aid issues, and keeping current on federal and state regulations and procedures.

A bachelor's degree (business related field preferred) is required and a master's degree is preferred.  Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of strong managerial skills, excellent analytical skills, demonstrated knowledge of student financial aid regulations and program administration, familiarity with student loan programs, strong verbal and written communication skills, and an interest in promoting higher education to a diverse student body.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PC based computerized financial aid systems, preferably with Datatel's Colleague system.  Desirable software skills in: Microsoft Word and Excel,Nelnet, etc. Candidate must have ability to travel to other campuses to provide service to students.