Ursinus College · 5 months ago
Associate Director of Financial Aid
601 EAST MAIN STREET, Collegeville, PA, 19426, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expUrsinus College is a selective, independent liberal arts college seeking an Associate Director of Financial Aid. The role involves overseeing financial aid administration, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting students and families with their financial aid needs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with implementation and maintenance of electronic policies and procedures to assure compliance with state, federal, and institutional regulations
Oversee student eligibility determination (e.g. needs analysis, verification, comment code resolution, professional judgement)
Process all data uploads/downloads and imports/exports relating to the financial aid module within Colleague SIS (i.e. daily reporting of ISIR records and maintenance of College’s connection to ED)
Run periodic assessment reports with the purpose of accurate calculation and allocation of aid resources (i.e. R2T4, federal loan and grant variance reporting)
Authorize disbursement of aid to student accounts in a timely and accurate manner
Assist Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis with development and mailing of electronic and paper communications on behalf of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis in coordination with Director of Enrollment Marketing
Responsible for monitoring the completion of Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes, Exit Counseling processing, and reconciliation for Federal Title IV Aid programs
Package financial aid awards for both prospective and returning students
Counsel students and parents on financial aid and basic student account matters as needed
Attend appropriate professional conferences and seminars as approved by the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis
Participate in the data gathering and coordination for a successful annual financial aid audit
Host/cohost Financial Aid Nights and other financial aid presentations both on and off campus in conjunction with admission events and other offices as needed
Supervise Financial Aid student workers (if applicable)
Participate in Appeal Review Committee
Maintain CashCourse financial literacy platform
Oversee social media accounts and creation of digital monitor announcements
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of progressively responsible financial aid administration with in-depth knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations
Experience in providing high level of customer service and engagement
Extensive software expertise in Microsoft Office programs, with preference for candidates with familiarity of Colleague Student Information System
An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, the liberal arts
Demonstrates commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the student population
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving
A desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture
Ability to work nights and weekends on an as-needed basis
Company
Ursinus College
Ursinus College is a school in Collegeville.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gundolf Graml
Interim President
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