Job Announcement List Title:
Assistant Director - Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, CA
Post Date
9/25/2025
Expiration Date
12/24/2025
Details:
This position will assist with the daily operation of the Financial Aid Office as well as counsel students, families, and the community about University financial aid programs. Some essential duties are as follows: Evaluates applications and performs needs analysis using established procedures, awards federal, state and institutional funds. Counsel and advise students regarding financial policies and procedures. Disseminates information regarding the application process and how individual students' programs affect their aid eligibility. Provides leadership to promote and maintain integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in the delivery of financial aid to students. Involved with efficient and effective planning and implementation of administrative functions related to processing and reporting of financial aid. Manages assigned programs within the Financial Aid Office. Represents the University to students and families at outreach activities as well as public and private organizations. Participates/conducts financial aid workshops and presentations to current and prospective students.
Qualifications:
Knowledge: Experience with financial aid applications, regulations, and student loan programs. Working knowledge of needs analysis and statistical reporting and types of student financial aid expenditures. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong spreadsheet and data entry skills.
Abilities and Skills: Ability to use tact, discretion and diplomacy in advising and responding to questions and concerns from students and their families, including adult student populations. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, while managing multiple, competing projects and deadlines. Must possess a strong commitment to the mission of the University and its students. Strong organization and prioritization, general mathematics, counseling, customer service, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Seminars/workshops/courses in student services are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of two years' experience working in a higher education environment. 3-5 years' experience preferred.
Comments:
Start date - Immediate
Employer:
Mount Saint Mary's University
Contact:
Human Resources
Address:
12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Work Phone:
310-954-4035
Email:
hr@msmu.edu
Website:
https://msmu.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/496MSM1/index.jsp?catid=1246&type=