Delaware Valley University
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Delaware Valley University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18903
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid assists the Director in planning, development and administration of federal, state and institutional aid programs following federal, state and institutional guidelines, policies and regulations to include awarding, reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and oversite. They also assist the Sr. Associate Director of Operations with responsibilities as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and Human Resources to coordinate Federal Work Study and Campus Employment Programs; including reconciliation, budgeting and internal and external reporting. This individual informs and counsels parents and students, undergraduate and graduate, regarding financial aid options and requirements. Additionally, this individual packages financial aid for all student populations both prospects and current students. They analyze and perform need analysis, resolve discrepancies and verify federal aid applications while maintaining required documentation. They attend all financial aid functions and University functions as necessary including weekend or evening. They maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures and attend training related to responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the administration, oversite, management, and reporting of assigned federal, state and institutional aid programs including but not limited to PHEAA Grant and Special Programs, Federal Work Study and Student EmploymentFinancial Aid Counseling - assigned full time, prospective, transfer, part time and graduate caseloadsSatisfactory Academic Progress oversite including monitoring, reporting and notifying studentsAssist the Associate Director of Operations/Director with data management needs for internal or external reporting and annual Financial Aid Management System (FAMS) maintenanceAnalyze and perform need analysis, resolve discrepancies and verify federal aid applicationsPackage financial aid for all student populations both prospects and current studentsAttend financial aid events and University functions related to jobProfessional development to include maintaining current knowledge of regulations, policies and proceduresInteract with university community and federal and state agencies within the scope of assisting in the administration of designated programsPlan, implement and oversee University Financial Literacy programming and default management. Oversee the federal exit process for withdrawals and graduatesAssist with the administration of University scholarship programsOther duties and responsibilities as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ellucian/Colleague proficiencyMicrosoft Office suite proficiency, specifically Excel and WordAbility to communicate complex concepts effectively both orally and in writingAbility to communicate effectively with the University community, students and families, alumni and outside agenciesAbility to effectively resolve problemsAbility to organize resources and establish prioritiesEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree requiredMinimum of three (3) years of work related experienceExperience with external government websites such as COD and NSLDSPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Office, computer use, internet, internal /external softwareTypically sitting at a desk or tableOccasional weekend and evening hours
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid assists the Director in planning, development and administration of federal, state and institutional aid programs following federal, state and institutional guidelines, policies and regulations to include awarding, reconciliation, compliance, reporting, and oversite. They also assist the Sr. Associate Director of Operations with responsibilities as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and Human Resources to coordinate Federal Work Study and Campus Employment Programs; including reconciliation, budgeting and internal and external reporting. This individual informs and counsels parents and students, undergraduate and graduate, regarding financial aid options and requirements. Additionally, this individual packages financial aid for all student populations both prospects and current students. They analyze and perform need analysis, resolve discrepancies and verify federal aid applications while maintaining required documentation. They attend all financial aid functions and University functions as necessary including weekend or evening. They maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures and attend training related to responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the administration, oversite, management, and reporting of assigned federal, state and institutional aid programs including but not limited to PHEAA Grant and Special Programs, Federal Work Study and Student EmploymentFinancial Aid Counseling - assigned full time, prospective, transfer, part time and graduate caseloadsSatisfactory Academic Progress oversite including monitoring, reporting and notifying studentsAssist the Associate Director of Operations/Director with data management needs for internal or external reporting and annual Financial Aid Management System (FAMS) maintenanceAnalyze and perform need analysis, resolve discrepancies and verify federal aid applicationsPackage financial aid for all student populations both prospects and current studentsAttend financial aid events and University functions related to jobProfessional development to include maintaining current knowledge of regulations, policies and proceduresInteract with university community and federal and state agencies within the scope of assisting in the administration of designated programsPlan, implement and oversee University Financial Literacy programming and default management. Oversee the federal exit process for withdrawals and graduatesAssist with the administration of University scholarship programsOther duties and responsibilities as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ellucian/Colleague proficiencyMicrosoft Office suite proficiency, specifically Excel and WordAbility to communicate complex concepts effectively both orally and in writingAbility to communicate effectively with the University community, students and families, alumni and outside agenciesAbility to effectively resolve problemsAbility to organize resources and establish prioritiesEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree requiredMinimum of three (3) years of work related experienceExperience with external government websites such as COD and NSLDSPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Office, computer use, internet, internal /external softwareTypically sitting at a desk or tableOccasional weekend and evening hours