Associate Director of Financial Aid
The Associate Director of Financial Aid works collaboratively with the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships and other staff members to administer all aspects of the financial aid process, which includes but not limited to the development, administration and interpretation of financial aid policies and procedures in accordance with established federal, state and institutional guidelines. Works independently and is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities, including but not limited to, developing financial aid strategies for all university funds. Supports Enrollment Management goals to recruit and retain students. Provides leadership and direction for the policies, procedures and operations involved with the awarding and delivery of financial aid and scholarship programs.
Provides leadership and direction for the policies, procedures and operations involved with the awarding and delivery of financial aid and scholarship programs.
Will be responsible for the overall compliance and training within the financial aid operation. This includes auditing and corrective actions for the quality control of potential over-award, grade level progression, verification, c-code, and professional judgment files.
Will be responsible for assisting with the processing of Return-to-Title IV (R2T4) calculations, and ensure fund adjustments, post-withdrawal disbursements, and exit counseling notifications are all processed within Department of Education timelines.
This position will also be responsible for the processing of students Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as well as the SAP Appeal process.
Monitor and correct all past-due disbursements, to include, Title IV and Private Loan disbursements.
Monitor departmental customer service to families and students. Counsel incoming and current students on Financial aid packages, and address any escalated concerns or complaints.
Maintain and process financial aid within federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Represent financial aid at various open house events for current and incoming students.
Collaborate with External Relations on yearly Donor Recognition Reception events.
Provides athletic contracts for student athletes.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Duquesne University
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Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 3-5 years of financial aid experience APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/). We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
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To apply for this job email your details to burnsj8@duq.edu