Assistant Director Of Financial Aid

Type: Full-Time

Posted: 01/31/2024

Category: Financial Aid

Position Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Description:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid assists with management, planning and administration of a full range of need-based financial aid programs.

Department: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid assists with management, planning and administration of a full range of need-based financial aid programs.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $54,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid assists with management, planning and administration of a full range of need-based financial aid programs. This position supervises the Financial Aid Counseling staff and maintains policies and procedures related to awarding federal and institutional need-based financial aid.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the Federal Work Study program and reconciliation of Alternative Loans. Additionally, this position reviews and processes financial aid applications, counsels students and parents, reviews and reconciles student accounts, performs verification of financial aid forms and evaluates student appeals. This position supervises six full-time employees and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Two years of experience in financial aid administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• One year supervisory experience

• Experience with the Federal Work Study Program

• NASFAA Professional Credentials

• Experience with Peoplesoft

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester

• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)

• Professional development opportunities

• Wellness opportunities

• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits.

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.

Salary: Salary starts at $54,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours: Full Time

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization: As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer