| Location | Athens, GA |
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Posting Details
Posting Number S16037P Working Title Senior Assistant Director for Financial Aid Eligibility Department VPI-Student Financial Aid About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) manages and executes the financial aid operations, programs, and processes for the campus. OSFA oversees the administration of federal, state,
and institutional aid provided to the UGA student body. With approximately 42 employees OSFA has responsibility for all financial aid received by the UGA student body in the form of grants,
scholarships, loans, and work programs. OSFA annually administers in excess of $500 million in student financial aid for UGA students.
College/Unit/Department website https://osfa.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Some evening or weekend hours may be needed. Some travel needed.
Advertised Salary Up to $82,000 Posting Date 11/06/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information
Classification Title Financial Aid Manager FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in student financial aid
Position Summary
This position manages and coordinates determinations of student eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs; such eligibility determinations include adjustments or resolutions due to verification of application data, conflicting information, considerations of special circumstances, etc. Oversees administration and management of federal and state aid data and records, including transmissions, reconciliation, and reporting. Provides supervision and management of assigned staff and coordinates workload with other office staff and senior leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Ability to climb stairs. Sit for extended periods of time doing computer work and paper work. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Some travel and driving necessary to attend trainings, conferences, etc.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Plans, directs, supervises, manages, and coordinates with other office staff
determinations and adjustments of students' eligibility for federal and
state financial aid programs, including verifying and correcting applicant
data, identifying and resolving conflicting information, considerations of
special circumstances using professional judgment parameters established
by the Executive Director, etc.; Reviews and monitors, and as necessary
seeks creation of, reports of work processes associated with eligibility
determinations to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial aid
applications as well as subsequent or intervening data and information
with bearing on compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies,
and governing agency protocol; Seeks and identifies trends and anomalies
to support accurate eligibility and receipt of financial aid.
Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities
Monitors and ensures integration and coordination of state student aid programs with federal and institutional student aid programs, including identifying and managing conflicting or complementary regulations, competing or unique reporting deadlines, and data entry and calculations, as well as serving as primary liaison to state agency administering state programs, etc.; Oversees administration and management of federal and state aid data and records processing, including timely transmissions, reconciliation, and reporting.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
For areas of responsibility, ensures documentation and supporting
evidence are recorded and retained timely and accurately in order to
substantiate decisions, determinations, actions, and exceptions;
For areas of responsibility, develops and executes plans to monitor and
ensure legal, regulatory, procedural, and best-practices compliance
appropriate to area; Participates in intra-office audits and compliance
reviews; Provides effective supervision and management of area staff as
well as coordination of workload with other office staff and senior
leadership; includes managing time and leave requests, establishing (in
collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Associate Director)
and administering routine performance evaluations; Performs other duties
as assigned by Executive Director and/or Senior Associate Director to
ensure effective continuity of operations
Percentage of time 25
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Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Jenelle Handcox Recruitment Contact Email jenelle.handcox@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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