What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Financial Aid position at University of Idaho?
Posting Number: SP005296P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Student Financial Aid
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview:
This position supports the Senior Associate Director in managing federal aid programs and responsible for daily operations to ensure program integrity. This role supervises financial aid counselors, leading by example to ensure they follow policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards. The Assistant Director coordinates the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional aid, providing timely and accurate processing of student aid records.
In addition to advising students and families on financial aid eligibility, loan requirements, and special circumstances, this role applies policies and procedures to efficiently process student financial aid applications. The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulations, and presents financial aid information. Collaborating with leadership, this role plays a key part in planning and evaluating office activities.
Required Experience
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $27.00 per hour or higher depending upon education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
Fte
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51689
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management
Department: Student Financial Aid
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement
Position Overview:
This position supports the Senior Associate Director in managing federal aid programs and responsible for daily operations to ensure program integrity. This role supervises financial aid counselors, leading by example to ensure they follow policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards. The Assistant Director coordinates the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional aid, providing timely and accurate processing of student aid records.
In addition to advising students and families on financial aid eligibility, loan requirements, and special circumstances, this role applies policies and procedures to efficiently process student financial aid applications. The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulations, and presents financial aid information. Collaborating with leadership, this role plays a key part in planning and evaluating office activities.
Required Experience
- Two years experience professional work experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- None
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
- Experience Working in higher education
- Supervisory experience
- Experience working with management information systems and software programs
- Comfortability with technology and working with IT partners to develop, test and launch technical financial aid processes or systems
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, build consensus and exercise sound judgement
- Ability to communicate articulately, work cooperatively and harmoniously with staff and students
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) credentials or Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) Certification
- None
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $27.00 per hour or higher depending upon education and experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
Fte
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
Applicants
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.
- Detailed Resume: summarizing your education and related work experience
- Professional References: names and contact information for 3 professional references
- Supplemental Questions:responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51689
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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