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Rider University

Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Rider University, Lawrence Twp, NJ, United States


Location : Lawrenceville

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: Rider00052

Division: Enrollment Management

Department: Financial Aid

Opening Date: 10/11/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours with some weekends and evening

WHY RIDER UNIVERSITY?? - We take pride in our progress and the positive impact it has on our students and the University.

Position Overview

Rider University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Financial Aid. The Assistant Director will provide financial aid services to students and families, including packaging, counseling, problem resolution, and financial planning. Administer financial aid programs, assist with program implementation, and manage an assigned case load. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of federal and state regulatory changes and student assistance policy/delivery in assigned areas of responsibility. Assist the Director in development of university policies and procedures, and in ensuring regulatory compliance in all areas.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a field or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with all constituents.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication (both oral and written) and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency required (knowledge of automated financial assistance and student information systems strongly preferred).
  • Demonstrated effective organization and time management skills are required with a keen attention to detail and working effectively as a team member.
  • Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Institutional policies, procedures, and resources.
  • Experience with Ellucian software


Rider University is consistently highly ranked as a best college by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review for student success, academic programs, veteran friendliness, and its sustainability efforts.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.

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