Job Announcement List Title:
Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Systems Specialist at Reed College in Portland, OR

Post Date
1/15/2025

Expiration Date
2/14/2025

Details:
The Assistant Director of Financial Aid provides a student-centered, seamless financial aid experience for prospective and current students and families. This position uses strong analytical and technical skills and counsels and advises students and parents on the various financial aid programs and application processes, assists with the administration of one or more federal or institutional aid programs, and evaluates aid applications to determine eligibility according to regulation and policy. This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Aid, under the division of the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, and primarily works on campus interfacing with faculty, staff, and students.

Who You Are

You have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to evaluate data and other information to choose the best solution and make recommendations. Experience with writing structured query language (SQL) is a huge plus.
You are comfortable using technology and are comfortable using and learning new systems.
You have an impeccable track record of integrity and the highest professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
You have proven success in working with diverse populations and non-native speakers of English.
You excel at setting priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
You are an active listener and an empathetic communicator.
You maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
You are flexible and open to change, especially when the change is for the better.
You take ownership of your responsibilities and follow up with others when needed.
You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be effective in developing rapport and working with partners across campus.
You are open to representing the college at events, including occasional work on weekends.
You have in-depth knowledge of financial aid federal regulations, compliance, and best practices.
You are someone that thrives on being organized and creating documentation.

What You’ll Do

Analyze and review financial aid applications using established College guidelines, utilize institutional and federal methodology and federal and state regulations
Determine institutional grant aid eligibility for international applicants
Evaluate unusual/mitigating circumstances documentation or appeal information provided by students and or parents and exercise professional judgment by making adjustments or revisions to cost, contributions, need, or dependency status as exceptions to documented process/policies
Autonomous execution of assigned projects and initiates with a defined scope, moderate levels of complexity and external visibility.
Monitor compliance for one or more federal, state, or institutional aid programs, under the supervision of the Associate Director
Counsel students and parents regarding financing a Reed education, financial aid eligibility, application procedures, available financial aid programs, costs, and financial management strategies


Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of significantly progressive experience in a higher education financial aid office or experience in lieu of degree
Knowledge of Federal Title IV student financial aid programs and regulations

Employer:
Reed College

Website:
https://jobs.reed.edu/positions/2024/assistant-director-of-financial-aid.html