The George Washington University · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe George Washington University is a prestigious institution with a long history in medical education. The Assistant Director, Financial Aid will provide guidance and support in processing financial aid requests, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and managing aid programs for health sciences students.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze and Determine Eligibility for Financial Aid Packaging. Exercises professional judgement in performing needs analysis, verification, and eligibility confirmations when approving/evaluating financial aid awards, and provides input on financial aid appeals. Manages the escalation of packaging problems and appeals
Investigates discrepancies in student application and accounts for accuracy and responds to inquiries to resolve problems. Counsels and advises students, parents and staff on financial matters and escalates issues as needed to leadership
Evaluates student performance to monitor federal loan compliance with regard to student satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Counsels students and documents their understanding of SAP requirements
Manages Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant and Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program financial aid and special projects as needed
Maintains expertise in all areas of financial aid to ensure the office can plan and react positively to changing federal, state and institutional policies that affect student financial assistance. Incumbent is required to participate in state, regional and/or national associations as a contributing member
Collaborates with management on short and long term goals as well as evaluating policies, implementing changes, forecasts projections
Provides coaching to less senior staff members
Manages some technical aspects of the FAMS programs and reports to management
Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position
The ability to verify and assess student eligibility for financial aid and to make evaluative judgments, to know federal/state laws and regulations, as well as institutional policies regarding financial aid for students
The ability to investigate/analyze information in order to draw conclusions, and strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
2+ years in federal financial aid
Preferred experience working with graduate students in person and virtually
2 years working with Ellucian financial aid products (colleague/banner financial aid) preferred
Experience in team and data management is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life & disability insurance
Time off & leave
Retirement savings
Tuition
Well-being
Various voluntary benefits
Company
The George Washington University
The George Washington University
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doowuese Igbazua
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Mark Hanson
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