Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Summary of Responsibilities

• Counsel students and their families regarding financial aid and college financing options
• Prepare financial aid packages
• Process verifications and review of financial aid files
• Cookinate Student Sponsorship and donor matching programs
• Assist in managing special state grant programs
• Serve as liaison with the Offices of Financial Aid, Admission, Registrar, and the Business Office
• Assist in the preparation of various reports as required by federal, state and other agencies
• Assist in the preparation of financial aid brochures and handouts
• Assist with loan entrance and exit interviews
• Assist with Veteran’s Education Program benefits counseling
• Conduct workshops and presentations on financial aid programs to staff, students, parents and high school counselors
• Maintain knowledge of current federal, state and institutional regulations in regard to financial aid
• Counsel students on undergraduate admission procedures
• Coordinate outside scholarship program

Essential Functions

• Manage the Federal Family Education Loan Programs
• Manage the Student Sponsorship and donor matching programs
• Assist in the development of institutional application and information materials
• Provide technical and clerical assistance in administrative matters to support the Director of Financial Aid in carrying out the responsibilities of the department
• Assist with University recruitment and admission efforts as assigned by Dean of Admission and Financial Aid

Other Functions

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Serves to facilitate good communication between employees, clients, and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques

Education, Experience And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• The ability to work both individually and in a team environment
• Some overnight travel required
• Some overtime and weekend work required
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of Schreiner University
• Be able to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

Additional Qualification

• A minimum of two years of experience in financial aid desirable
• Experience with Microsoft Office required and PowerFAIDS desirable