Assistant Director of Processing

This position oversees critical financial aid operations and compliance, managing annual updates and form creation in Ellucian Student Forms, developing Verification policy, and directing federal, state, and institutional processing for loans, R2T4, withdrawals, and VA benefits. The incumbent conducts monthly program audits and collaborates with the Assistant Director and counseling team to optimize the UCR Banner system. Serving as a primary campus resource, they deliver financial aid presentations to diverse audiences, provide empathetic guidance and tailored solutions to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, manage complex eligibility correspondence, and execute special assignments as directed by financial aid leadership. The salary range for this position is $78,200.00 - $137,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $94,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.\u202f Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. \n \nProvides guidance and direction to Financial Aid Officers on the most complex and sensitive issues and circumstances.Oversees and organizes operations of functional area.Monitors employee performance and provides direction and assistance.Provides training to subordinates.Ensures staff adheres to internal controls.Counsels and evaluates employee performance.Recommends employees for promotion when warranted.Recommends corrective action, hiring, and separation of employees when appropriate.Ensures compliance of financial aid policies and programs with federal, state, University, agency, and donor laws, regulation, policies, and terms.Ensures security of private information.Maintains knowledge of current applicable rules and standards of the Veterans Benefits Administration to avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.\n \nAdvanced knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.Ability to interpret complex policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance.Advanced problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability.Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work for self and others to meet deadlines. Possesses strong project management skills.Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills along with active listening, persuasion, and negotiation skills.Possesses and uses strong customer service orientation skills.Ability to assess processes and implement improvements.Interpersonal skills.Social perceptiveness.Proficiency with standard office software, internet, and email applications.Ability to define specifications for database programming.Advanced knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures, including those related to supervising employees.Experience using complex databases. Working knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.\n \nAbility to define specifications for database programming. Ability to assess processes and implement improvements. Ability to interpret complex policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Proficiency with standard office software, internet, and email applications. Advanced problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability. Social perceptiveness. Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work for self and others to meet deadlines. Possesses strong project management skills. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills along with active listening, persuasion, and negotiation skills. Interpersonal skills. Possesses and uses strong customer service orientation skills. Advanced knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid.Experience using complex databases. Working knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Advanced knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures, including those related to supervising employees.