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The Associate Director of Husker Hub plays a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional student service, and fo

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The Associate Director of Husker Hub plays a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional student service, and fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for students managing financial and enrollment needs. This includes developing and implementing operational procedures, ensuring compliance with institutional regulatory requirements, and advancing technology solutions to improve service delivery. The Associate Director is responsible for coordinating Husker Hub’s role in recruitment and outreach events and creating presentations in collaboration with other offices on campus. https://employment.unl.edu/postings/96462

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus three years of progressive leadership experience in a college or university financial aid, registrar, student accounts, bursar, enrollment management or a related student service area. Experience supervising professional staff. Criminal history background check will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program.


We’re excited to share that we’re hiring for a key leadership position within Husker Hub, the Associate Director of Husker Hub role, and we would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word across your networks. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, student-centered leader with experience in financial aid, registrar, student accounts, or related enrollment service areas. The Associate Director will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a talented team, and play a critical role in providing seamless, high-quality support to students managing their financial and enrollment needs. Husker Hub is an integrated student services center where students handle the business of being a Husker.

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Western Governors University has a Senior Director of Financial Aid position open- This position is located in the Salt Lake City office and has some

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Western Governors University has a Senior Director of Financial Aid position open- This position is located in the Salt Lake City office and has some flexibility with hybrid. We are looking for a person with significant Title IV experience to be part of our leadership team in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelors degree, 12+ experience with at least 5 of those in leadership.

Apply on our website, link below.

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Job Summary:
Provides professional, timely assistance regarding application completion and processes, general and program eligibility, and financial

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Job Summary:
Provides professional, timely assistance regarding application completion and processes, general and program eligibility, and financial planning. Evaluates and analyzes information to determine applicants’ eligibility for financial assistance and to determine type and amount of aid to be awarded in accordance with established standards and guidelines. Coordinates the awarding of all federal and state student aid funding, and university and/or private scholarships. Provides professional assistance regarding application completion and processes, general and program eligibility, and financial planning. Ensures compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures. Remains current regarding regulations, policies, and procedures affecting scholarships and financial aid, and conducts work fairly, equitably, and inclusively. Specializes in processing applications, determining eligibility, and analyzing and fielding considerations for special circumstances.

Responsibilities:
1. SERVICE, PROCESSING, AND COMMUNICATIONS
Effectively advances processing and service workloads including delivery of services and processing; adjusts accordingly to ensure balanced, timely, accurate, well-documented, equitable, and inclusive services and processing within benchmarks established by supervisor and/or office management team
Provides timely, accurate, and complete information to students, parents, and colleagues
Determines eligibility for scholarships and financial aid and determines types and amounts to be awarded in accordance with established federal and university standards and guidelines.
Professionally addresses and works toward resolution of complex or novel situations encountered in processing and service work of office
Ensures professional delivery of services, including maintenance of data/information security, privacy, and confidentiality
Follows appropriate records management procedures and complies with recordkeeping and archival requirements
Communicates policies and procedures (including rights and responsibilities) to students, families, and colleagues in an accurate, timely, and effective manner.
Completes multiple complex reports used to monitor and assure service and processing benchmarks, as well as accuracy of eligibility and payments
Serves as subject matter expert and is proactive in advancing processing, service, and eligibility monitoring
2. DETERMINING STUDENT AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Effectively determines and conveys student and program eligibility requirements, particularly pertaining to resolving student/parent inquiries for assistance; ensures appropriate level of investigation to aid in thorough, accurate, and timely responses
Uses appropriate discretion, within regulatory and policy constraints, to carry out and advise on verification, resolution of conflicting information, appeals of student eligibility (e.g., satisfactory academic progress), use of professional judgment/discretion, and appeals for consideration of special circumstances (e.g., change/loss of income, dependency override, one-time non-recurring income, etc.)
Applies verification and appeals policies/requirements accurately, consistently, fairly, and equitably
Assists with development of office-wide policies and procedures and calendars, including ensuring content is current and accurate, and that emerging trends or anomalies are noted appropriately
Monitors and adjusts, as appropriate, student financial aid awards to ensure timeliness and accuracy
3. REGULATORY AND POLICY ADHERENCE
Maintains access to and a working knowledge of relevant internal and external systems
Ensures clear and accurate documentation of transactions, conversations, and interactions affecting student eligibility and/or compliance with applicable policies
Adheres to all statutory, regulatory, and policy guidance, including office policies and procedures
Maintains privacy and confidentiality of student and family data and information
Maintains security of student records and related information
Actively participates in and contributes to overall office effectiveness
4. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; PROFESSIONALISM
Maintains current knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, technical standards, and high-impact practices associated with administering and delivering federal, state, institutional, and private programs, and associated systems and emerging technologies
Actively participates in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops; meets and communicates clearly with colleagues in similar positions/roles; researches industry practices; shares resulting knowledge and research with management and staff in order to serve well the students and the institution
Ensures area policies and procedures are current and accurate; Provides clear and accurate documentation of transactions, conversations, interactions, and edits to records affecting student eligibility and/or compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and/or policies
Assists with financial aid outreach events, delivering information and responding to event questions accurately, timely, completely, and professionally
Maintains professional appearance and demeanor, including when engaging students, families, colleagues, and members of the public
Assists in training new employees (permanent and temporary, including interns and graduate assistants), as needed

5. OVERALL SUPPORT OF OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL OPERATIONS
Partners in monitoring and assurance that overall office operations are functional, accessible, efficient, compliant, and free of conflicts of interest
Routinely and thoroughly reviews output and reports for accuracy and compliance
Follows established timelines/calendars for projects/tasks
As needed, serves on and/or oversees various office committees, which may include such functions as communications plan, appeals processes, outreach, personnel, forms and publications, etc.; position may also be asked to serve on Enrollment Management and/or University committees
Advises management of anomalies, trends, or patterns affecting student and program eligibility
Maintains effective working relationships and serves as a resource regarding scholarship and financial aid issues, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Executive Director
Collaborates with other employees on office committees regarding policy, procedures, and training opportunities

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences: Prefer previous work experience in a higher education setting.





Bachelor’s degree in business, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a minimum of one year of experience in counseling, budgeting, public relations, or computer technology; and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills required. The ability to work with a diverse population of students and learn and understand federal and state regulations and financial aid procedures are critical elements of this position.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid – University of Denver – Denver, CO

WittKieffer is proud to partner with

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid – University of Denver – Denver, CO

WittKieffer is proud to partner with University of Denver (DU)( http://www.du.edu/) to conduct the national search for their next Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid (AVC) (https://wittkieffer.com/positions/200771). This is an exciting opportunity at an independent, Carnegie R1 university with high research activity and over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.

DU enrolls about 12,700 students from all regions of the United States and 80 other countries in its undergraduate and graduate and professional programs. The 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and small class sizes allow personalized instruction as well as multiple opportunities for research, exploration, and holistic student development.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, the AVC serves as a key strategic partner in developing awarding strategies for both merit and need-based aid to meet enrollment and financial goals. Additionally, the AVC is responsible for budgetary control and compliance processes for all financial aid award expenditures at the undergraduate level and all non-institutional financial aid offered at the graduate and professional levels.

The successful Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Financial Aid candidate will:

• Direct and oversee awarding, processing and distribution of federal, state, and institutional financial aid to undergraduate students, and the non-institutional aid to graduate and professional students in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead the development and utilization of need-based undergraduate financial aid. Create and oversee staff training and assess the undergraduate need-based financial aid file review and awarding policies, which currently utilize the Institutional Methodology principles (CSS Profile).
• Foster transparent, efficient processes and services that support student success among underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students.
• Maintain expertise in federal and state financial aid regulations and application processes and provide resources and leadership to the financial aid team to enhance proficiency in an ever-changing and unpredictable environment.
• Lead and manage the Office of Financial Aid (20 FTEs). Supervise five associate directors, including the areas of advising for undergraduate and graduate students; the systems and operations functions; and the compliance and communications teams.

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor\'s degree, a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial aid, five years of supervisory experience, and strong working knowledge of Federal Student Aid programs, including processes, policies, and regulations.

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$170,000. The University of Denver offers excellent benefits (https://www.du.edu/human-resources/benefits), including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and EcoPass regional transportation passes.

Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Christy Pratt, Rob Springall, or Ethan Robles using the WittKieffer Candidate Portal (https://apptrkr.com/5977849) or via email, at: DenverFinancialAid@wittkieffer.com.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness: Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial aid, five years of supervisory experience, and strong working knowledge of Federal Student Aid programs, including processes, policies, and regulations.


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The Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Operations and Processing provides administrative and professional expertise to the Office of Financial Ai

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The Assistant Director of Financial Aid for Operations and Processing provides administrative and professional expertise to the Office of Financial Aid and reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid. This position supports the delivery and accountability for federal, state, institutional and private financial aid funds. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the processing of all Federal, State and Institutional student aid programs.

This position is hybrid eligible. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated location.

Employees of the college must reside in Colorado to comply with federal and state laws, filings, tax requirements. Remote work assignments are required for flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

Reports To: Associate Director of Financial Aid

Minimum Qualifications

Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Two years professional level experience in a financial aid office in higher education.
One year of direct supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting State of Colorado financial aid funding.
Demonstrated experience administering and interpreting Federal financial aid regulations.
Demonstrated experience with public speaking and group educational presentations.
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

Completed Master’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration; counseling; communications/public relations; organizational development/leadership; student affairs in higher education or related field.
Two or more years of direct supervisory experience.
Professional experience building rapport and working collaboratively with a variety of constituents and diverse populations.
Experience with Banner Student Information System.
Experience with Federal Department of Higher Education software.
Employment experience managing resources and services in online or distance education environments.

This position is hybrid eligible. Work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated location.

Employees of the college must reside in Colorado to comply with federal and state laws, filings, tax requirements. Remote work assignments are required for flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

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We are seeking a full-time detail-oriented Financial Aid Counselor & Campus Work Program Supervisor to join our team in Jamestown, ND! In this role, y

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We are seeking a full-time detail-oriented Financial Aid Counselor & Campus Work Program Supervisor to join our team in Jamestown, ND! In this role, you will provide support to students and families navigating the financial aid process while also overseeing the campus work-study program.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors to the financial aid office.
• Evaluate student eligibility for federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid.
• Package and update financial aid awards in PowerFAIDS and notify students accordingly.
• Provide counseling to students and families regarding financial aid options and payment plans.
• Process FAFSAs and Institutional Student Information Records.
• Manage and track outside scholarship records.
• Oversee and monitor work-study budgets across campus departments.
• Assign, track, and troubleshoot work-study positions and timesheet issues.
• Communicate policies and updates regarding the campus work-study program.
• Process work-study payroll documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Education: Some college coursework preferred.
Experience: Prior experience in financial aid or a similar office environment is a plus.
Skills:
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other office software.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to change.


This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can help students achieve their educational goals while gaining experience in financial aid administration.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.


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