The Senior Assistant Director of Operations in Student Financial Aid oversees core functions such as FAFSA data processing, financial aid awarding, and disbursement, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
Responsibilities include managing state aid programs, serving as liaison with regulatory agencies, developing compliance documentation, conducting regulatory research, and reconciling loan programs to ensure audit readiness.
As a senior leadership team member, they support strategic initiatives and perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years of related experience, with preferred experience in financial aid management, supervision, and PeopleSoft.
Salary range is $60,000-$65,000 annually.
The role offers university benefits and requires some evening/weekend work.
Application materials include a cover letter and resume.
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