ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL AID

Company: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL AID (T201122) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL AID - ( T201122 ) Description The Associate Director of Financial Aid is a senior leadership position in the Office of Student Financial Aid and will be responsible for supervising and training assigned office personnel. Candidates must have a record of progressive growth within Financial Aid and demostrated experience across campus units. The Financial Aid Associate Director also serves as a liaison between the Student Financial Aid Office and various departments across UAB, and will present and coordinate outreach programs with area high schools and orientations. Additional roles include providing personal counseling and information concerning financial aid programs to students and parents as well as supporting the functions of Enrollment Management with recruitment and retention initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a student-centered approach and will be leading a team where student service is imperative for departmental success. -ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serves as the Director in his/her absence.
• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of staff training to cover new regulations governing federal aid programs, as well as state programs, and institutional policies.
• Assists with the interpretation of federal and state regulations and guidelines, and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
• Oversees and coordinates the appeal process for federal aid eligibility.
• Award and administer federal aid and strategically leverage institutional aid.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures; and maintain fiscal responsibilities for several state, federal, and institutional programs. -
• Coordinates a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports including reconciliation of the Federal Direct Loan and Pell Grant Programs.
• Ensures financial aid processes are complete.
• Coordinates all technological advances, including electronic transfer of data with the US Department of Education and departmental equipment.
• Work with Business Office to ensure timely disbursement of funds.
• Represent UAB at state/regional/national associations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. (ANNUAL RATE OF PAY: $45,395 - $73,770 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. -Experience in supervision is essential. Candidates must have a record of progressive growth within financial aid and demonstrated experience across campus units. Experience using Banner, COD and Oracle are highly preferred.

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