Assistant Director of Financial Aid

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Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity due to a recent restructure, the NEW position of Assistant Director, Financial Aid in our Financial Aid Department.

At Brandeis we offer competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Assistant Director will review financial aid applications and award and process aid in accordance with federal, state and institutional policies. Responsible for determining student eligibility for both Federal Methodology and Institutional Methodology, performing verification, responding to appeals, maintaining accurate financial aid records and counseling students and parents on all aspects of the financial aid process. This position requires an individual who is community-minded, solution-oriented, and open to outside-the-box thinking.

The hiring range for this position is $68.5k - $73.0k.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs need analysis using Institutional and Federal Methodologies for incoming and returning undergraduate and/or graduate students; and awards institutional and federal grants, loans, scholarships, and work study according to University packaging policies and federal guidelines. Verifies matriculated and returning undergraduates students using tax returns and all other required documentation.
• Responsible for counseling undergraduate, and/or graduate, students and families on all aspects of financial aid awards, including financing options and special circumstances. Presents financial aid appeals to the Appeals Committee, which consists of all financial aid staff, and reviewing and adjusting aid according to the decisions made by the Committee. Responsible for counseling borrowers regarding all aspects of loan repayment, deferment and consolidation.
• One or more program responsibilities, including but not limited to the following: state grant processing, VA benefit processing, study abroad, outside scholarship processing, employee and dependent tuition remission processing, financial aid presentations to student groups and applicant cohorts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (master's preferred).
• 3-5 years of related experience.

Additional requirements:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse student population.
• Ability to explain and interpret financial aid policies and practices to students and families.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and independently manage responsibilities.