University of North Texas
Associate Director Financial Aid
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Title:
Associate Director Financial Aid
Employee Classification:
Assoc Dir Financial Aid
Campus:
University of North Texas
Division:
UNT-Enrollment Management
SubDivision-Department:
UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen
Department:
UNT-Financial Aid-164860
Job Location:
Denton
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
FTE:
1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Department Summary
Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing financial guidance and assistance within the guidelines of regulatory requirements. Through educational endeavors and student outreach, FAS remains a vital contributor to UNT’s enrollment success.
Position Overview
This position will serve as the Associate Director of Financial Aid over the areas of student financial aid audit and compliance, document imaging, and student financial aid grant aid administration. This position will be responsible for monitoring federal and state aid compliance, updating the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) within federal guidelines, preparing for and serving as the main point of contact for student aid audits, monitoring federal and state aid updates, and completing compliance reporting requirements. Position will supervise the financial aid imaging team and the manager over the Financial Aid Grants Team.
The position will be responsible for the intake, acknowledgement, and workflow for incoming financial aid documents and for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of federal and state grant aid programs. Position will report to the Associate Vice President over Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS), serve on the FAS Leadership Team, and assist in developing best business practices to help ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of aid programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years' of closely related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Prior experience in higher education and the administration of financial aid programs.
Prior experience in supervising and training staff.
Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional student aid policy.
Ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external campus partners.
Excellent analytical and business process development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal student loans and must grant permission for the office to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to verify such standing.
Job Duties:
Supervisor over the areas of Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) grant aid administration and grant aid program compliance to include direct supervision of grants team supervisor and indirect supervision of the FAS Grants Team.
Supervisor over the FAS Imaging Team to include direct supervision of the team and the processes related to the intake, acknowledgement, storing, and retention of financial aid related documents.
Serves as the University’s Financial Aid Compliance Officer. Complete required updates to UNT’s Participation Program Agreement (PPA), serve as main point of contact for financial aid audits and compliance reporting, document and maintain annual FAS assessments for internal and external reporting, maintain student aid consumer information reporting requirements, and provide office-wide training regarding FSA compliance.
Manage the TASFA awarding process to ensure, timely effective, and compliant awarding, administration, reporting, and out-going student communications.
Monitor, maintain, and manage compliance for federal, and state aid grant programs. Manage awarding of aid for institutional programs to include Emeral Eagle, Promise Partnership Programs, and Study Abroad. Maintain policy and procedures and train applicable staff regarding related policy, procedures, and advisement of students.
Coordinate the annual review of FAS Policy and Procedure Manual and the review and organization of team and/or task specific training guides.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with occasional nights/weekends.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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Associate Director Financial Aid
Employee Classification:
Assoc Dir Financial Aid
Campus:
University of North Texas
Division:
UNT-Enrollment Management
SubDivision-Department:
UNT-Financial Aid & Schol-Gen
Department:
UNT-Financial Aid-164860
Job Location:
Denton
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
FTE:
1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Department Summary
Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals by providing financial guidance and assistance within the guidelines of regulatory requirements. Through educational endeavors and student outreach, FAS remains a vital contributor to UNT’s enrollment success.
Position Overview
This position will serve as the Associate Director of Financial Aid over the areas of student financial aid audit and compliance, document imaging, and student financial aid grant aid administration. This position will be responsible for monitoring federal and state aid compliance, updating the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) within federal guidelines, preparing for and serving as the main point of contact for student aid audits, monitoring federal and state aid updates, and completing compliance reporting requirements. Position will supervise the financial aid imaging team and the manager over the Financial Aid Grants Team.
The position will be responsible for the intake, acknowledgement, and workflow for incoming financial aid documents and for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of federal and state grant aid programs. Position will report to the Associate Vice President over Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS), serve on the FAS Leadership Team, and assist in developing best business practices to help ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of aid programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years' of closely related professional experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Prior experience in higher education and the administration of financial aid programs.
Prior experience in supervising and training staff.
Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional student aid policy.
Ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external campus partners.
Excellent analytical and business process development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
As a condition of hire and continued employment, must be in good standing on all federal student loans and must grant permission for the office to access the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to verify such standing.
Job Duties:
Supervisor over the areas of Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS) grant aid administration and grant aid program compliance to include direct supervision of grants team supervisor and indirect supervision of the FAS Grants Team.
Supervisor over the FAS Imaging Team to include direct supervision of the team and the processes related to the intake, acknowledgement, storing, and retention of financial aid related documents.
Serves as the University’s Financial Aid Compliance Officer. Complete required updates to UNT’s Participation Program Agreement (PPA), serve as main point of contact for financial aid audits and compliance reporting, document and maintain annual FAS assessments for internal and external reporting, maintain student aid consumer information reporting requirements, and provide office-wide training regarding FSA compliance.
Manage the TASFA awarding process to ensure, timely effective, and compliant awarding, administration, reporting, and out-going student communications.
Monitor, maintain, and manage compliance for federal, and state aid grant programs. Manage awarding of aid for institutional programs to include Emeral Eagle, Promise Partnership Programs, and Study Abroad. Maintain policy and procedures and train applicable staff regarding related policy, procedures, and advisement of students.
Coordinate the annual review of FAS Policy and Procedure Manual and the review and organization of team and/or task specific training guides.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with occasional nights/weekends.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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