Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Position Function:

This position assists the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships in management of the state aid program, satisfactory academic progress, federal work-study program, consortium agreements, and study abroad requests. This position also assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships and supervises the SAP counselor, State Aid counselor and the FWS Accounting Assistant.

Salary Grade: 14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists with the management of State aid awards; liaison with state aid office to help
determine student eligibility; reviews and process the weekly state aid reports
generated by ITS dept; reconcile state aid funds; stays up-to-date on all state aid
regulations as they apply to the awarding/disbursing funds.
2. Assist with management of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), including SAP
appeals; completes end of term SAP review; advise students not meeting SAP
standards; serves as liaison to SAP review committee; send notification to students
not meeting SAP standards.
3. Assist with management of the Federal Work Study (FWS) program; review and
process monthly/annual reconciliation reports; determine student eligibility;
administer FWS awards; liaison with on-campus and off-campus employers; post FWS
positions on the Career Centers website.
4. Counsels with students and reviews Consortium Agreements and make appropriate
awards; monitor enrollment; collaborate with off-campus schools.
5. Reviews Study Abroad requests; adjust cost of attendance and advise students
concerning the availability of financial aid. Acts as liaison with Study Abroad Office
regarding program eligibility.
6. Counsels’ students/parents concerning the availability of state, federal and
institutional student financial assistance ad is also instrumental in resolving student
financial aid issues.
7. Reviews financial aid information to determine student aid eligibility; award federal
aid (including federal work-study), and state aid to eligible students; review and
process monthly/annual reconciliation reports; advise students of financial aid issues.
8. Advises and collaborates with the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships
on issues of compliance as they apply to federal, state, and institutional programs.
9. Responsible for keeping abreast of the state, federal, and institutional rules and
regulations applicable to the awarding of aid to eligible students and provide training
to current and new staff.
10. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position reports to the Deputy Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. This position will supervise exempt and non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor’s Degree Business or related field and one year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Business or prior management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to effectively communicate with students and staff members with a high
degree of professionalism
2. Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in collecting, analyzing, and
maintaining data.
3. Ability to understand and apply financial aid criteria
4. Strong attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality
5. Strong student orientation

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
3. No or very limited physical effort is required.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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