University of Texas at Arlington
Director of Financial Aid Operations
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Position Information
Posting Number:
S05917P Position Title:
Director of Financial Aid Operations Department:
[Department Name] Location:
Arlington Job Family:
Administrative Support Position Status:
Full-time Work Hours:
Standard Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary:
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
Compensation Tool . University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. Job Summary
Serves as the second-in-command of the office, stepping in for the Executive Director as needed. Responsibilities include overseeing office operations, program, and risk management, ensuring that processing and service standards are timely, accurate, efficient, inclusive, and equitable. The Director monitors grant budgets and expenditures to maximize support for students, assists in completing surveys and annual reports, and manages day-to-day operations to facilitate the Executive Director’s focus on strategic planning and implementation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversight of Office Operations: Assess, develop, and implement policies and procedures to streamline financial aid processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Supervise a team of financial aid staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery to students and families. Develop and analyze data reports to aid in continuous improvement to realize efficiencies and increase the effectiveness of office operations. Expect, demonstrate, and ensure a high level of service excellence to internal and external constituencies. Responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations associated with financial aid packaging and processing, prospective and current student awards. Support Executive Director: Act as a key liaison between the financial aid office and other departments, ensuring effective communication and collaboration in the absence of the Executive Director. Assume responsibility for critical decision-making and leadership tasks when the Executive Director is unavailable. Serve as a resource to the campus community and external agencies regarding all aspects of financial aid. Budget and Fund Management: Analyze financial data and trends to forecast grant needs and recommend budget adjustments. Conduct internal audit assessments to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of processes. Provide cost projections and other inputs for simulating aid-awarding models. Reporting and System Set Up: Responsible for monitoring system rules and set up for processing student financial aid ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Compile and analyze data to prepare comprehensive annual reports on financial aid programs. Present findings and recommendations from the annual reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Other Duties as Assigned Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial aid administration or related field. A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in finance, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field. Experience working in a leadership or management role within a financial aid office. Experience with budget management and financial forecasting. Experience understanding and interpreting financial aid and enrollment management data. Familiarity with financial aid software systems such as PeopleSoft. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, and staying current with the industry trends and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Experience developing and implementing financial aid policies and procedures. Knowledge of the best practices in financial aid administration and student financial services. Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and programs. Working Conditions
CBC Requirement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu . Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents: Resume or CV Cover/Interest Letter Optional Documents:
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Posting Number:
S05917P Position Title:
Director of Financial Aid Operations Department:
[Department Name] Location:
Arlington Job Family:
Administrative Support Position Status:
Full-time Work Hours:
Standard Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary:
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
Compensation Tool . University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. Job Summary
Serves as the second-in-command of the office, stepping in for the Executive Director as needed. Responsibilities include overseeing office operations, program, and risk management, ensuring that processing and service standards are timely, accurate, efficient, inclusive, and equitable. The Director monitors grant budgets and expenditures to maximize support for students, assists in completing surveys and annual reports, and manages day-to-day operations to facilitate the Executive Director’s focus on strategic planning and implementation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversight of Office Operations: Assess, develop, and implement policies and procedures to streamline financial aid processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Supervise a team of financial aid staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery to students and families. Develop and analyze data reports to aid in continuous improvement to realize efficiencies and increase the effectiveness of office operations. Expect, demonstrate, and ensure a high level of service excellence to internal and external constituencies. Responsible for the supervision of the day-to-day operations associated with financial aid packaging and processing, prospective and current student awards. Support Executive Director: Act as a key liaison between the financial aid office and other departments, ensuring effective communication and collaboration in the absence of the Executive Director. Assume responsibility for critical decision-making and leadership tasks when the Executive Director is unavailable. Serve as a resource to the campus community and external agencies regarding all aspects of financial aid. Budget and Fund Management: Analyze financial data and trends to forecast grant needs and recommend budget adjustments. Conduct internal audit assessments to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of processes. Provide cost projections and other inputs for simulating aid-awarding models. Reporting and System Set Up: Responsible for monitoring system rules and set up for processing student financial aid ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Compile and analyze data to prepare comprehensive annual reports on financial aid programs. Present findings and recommendations from the annual reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Other Duties as Assigned Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial aid administration or related field. A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in finance, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field. Experience working in a leadership or management role within a financial aid office. Experience with budget management and financial forecasting. Experience understanding and interpreting financial aid and enrollment management data. Familiarity with financial aid software systems such as PeopleSoft. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, and staying current with the industry trends and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Experience developing and implementing financial aid policies and procedures. Knowledge of the best practices in financial aid administration and student financial services. Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and programs. Working Conditions
CBC Requirement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu . Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents: Resume or CV Cover/Interest Letter Optional Documents:
#J-18808-Ljbffr