Associate Director of Financial Aid

The Associate Director (AD) of Financial Aid plays a significant role in the enrollment operation of Ursinus College. As a crucial leader in the Office of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis, the AD acts as a significant support for the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis in strategically implementing a highly efficient, team-based enrollment management model.

The AD will be responsible for the administration of financial aid in coordination with the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis.

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of electronic policies and procedures to assure compliance with state, federal, and institutional regulations
• Oversee student eligibility determination (e.g. needs analysis, verification, comment code resolution, professional judgement)
• Process all data uploads/downloads and imports/exports relating to the financial aid module within Colleague SIS (i.e. daily reporting of ISIR records and maintenance of College’s connection to ED)
• Run periodic assessment reports with the purpose of accurate calculation and allocation of aid resources (i.e. R2T4, federal loan and grant variance reporting)
• Authorize disbursement of aid to student accounts in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis with development and mailing of electronic and paper communications on behalf of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis in coordination with Director of Enrollment Marketing
• Responsible for monitoring the completion of Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes, Exit Counseling processing, and reconciliation for Federal Title IV Aid programs
• Package financial aid awards for both prospective and returning students

• Counsel students and parents on financial aid and basic student account matters as needed

• Attend appropriate professional conferences and seminars as approved by the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis

• Participate in the data gathering and coordination for a successful annual financial aid audit
• Host/cohost Financial Aid Nights and other financial aid presentations both on and off campus in conjunction with admission events and other offices as needed
• Supervise Financial Aid student workers (if applicable)
• Participate in Appeal Review Committee
• Maintain CashCourse financial literacy platform
• Oversee social media accounts and creation of digital monitor announcements
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Analysis

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of progressively responsible financial aid administration with in-depth knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations
• Experience in providing high level of customer service and engagement
• Extensive software expertise in Microsoft Office programs, with preference for candidates with familiarity of Colleague Student Information System
• An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, the liberal arts
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the student population
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving
• A desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture
• Ability to work nights and weekends on an as-needed basis

Once you create an applicant account, you will be prompted to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list with contact information for three references to the applicant database.