MSUAASF

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Staff

Strategic Enrollment Management

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301 Twin Cities Graduate Center, 9750 Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55442

Non-Exempt

Full Time

1.0

Probationary

Typically 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required

Typically Monday-Friday, some weekends may be required

To learn more about the school and department visit Financial Aid Office
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found here.

$45,352

$91,288

Annual

211, MSUAASF

This position has significant financial responsibility in administering multiple State financial aid programs including, but not limited to, the North Star Promise Program, Minnesota Childcare Grant, Minnesota GI Bill, American Indian Scholars Program, and Minnesota Indian Scholarship. Determining eligibility involves integrating data from multiple sources and then properly applying regulations, guidance and complex calculations and is unique to each of these programs. Work with the Associate Director administering the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy requires the use of professional judgment in order to determine student eligibility. All of these factors combine to create the potential for significant financial risk to the University.
Responsibilities
Program Processing and Regulations
Administer and oversee State aid programs including but not limited to the North Star Promise Program, Minnesota Post-secondary Child Care Grant Program, Minnesota GI Bill Program, Minnesota American Indian Scholars Program, and Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Ensure that students are informed of the availability of these funding sources, applications are reviewed and processed in a timely manner, and the programs operate within the appropriate rules and regulations. This requires participation in the development and evaluation of office policies and procedures. It also requires continuous attention to changes in federal, state and system regulations to ensure institutional compliance.
Application Review and Verification
Perform essential functions such as the review of student aid files and the resolution of discrepancies between reported information and the supporting documentation (verification), award packaging, award adjustments, and budget adjustments using professional judgment. This requires continuous review of applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as System and University policies and procedures.
Financial Aid Counseling
Provide information, advice and counsel to prospective and continuing students, parents, high school counselors, and other clientele regarding financial aid programs, procedures, eligibility, costs, regulations, and debt management. Knowledge of policies and procedures for related areas such as Admissions, Records & Registration, Student Accounts, and Academic Advising must be integrated into this work. This responsibility includes making presentations to groups both on and off campus.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Administer the institution’s financial aid satisfactory academic progress policy as well as serve as the primary contact person for individuals seeking information or submitting appeals so that this policy is in full compliance with federal, state, System, and institutional regulations. Ensure that all students who submit appeals are reviewed and responded to in an effective, consistent, and timely manner. Coordinate this work with the Academic Appeals and Probation Office.
Other Duties
Lead or assist with other duties as assigned in order to ensure students receive outstanding service and financial aid programs are administered according to all federal, state, system and institutional regulations.