Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for the overall management of the office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. This includes, but is not limited to funds management, Federal, State and local reporting, policy development and analysis, scholarship administration, compliance oversight, and processing operations. This position will direct administration and compliance of $220 million on an annual basis in federal, state, and institutional aid and scholarships. The Director will promote staff development, and strive to enhance and cultivate a culture that promotes student success, a positive public relations image for Portland State University for students, parents, contributors and community members. Serving as a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team this position works collaboratively with the colleges/schools, athletics, advancement, other enrollment management departments, and other administrative and student services departments. The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is comprised of a team of 23 staff, 10-15 student employees and an annual operating budget of $2.1 million.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three to five years of successful experience in Financial Aid at the Director OR Associate Director level.
• Demonstrated leadership of a diverse unit of financial aid and scholarship professionals
• Prior responsibility for audit management, program certification and ensuring compliance.
• Experience with automated disbursement and tracking through Financial Aid software and knowledge of current applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree preferred
• Financial Aid leveraging and modeling experience
• Ellucian Banner experience preferred
• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

TBD

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Application Instructions

This is an external recruitment through Summit Search Solutions. Apply on the link below.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled