Assistant Director Student Financial Aid

Assistant Director Student Financial Aid

336190

B08686

Administrative

9978

N/A

Full-Time

N/A

N/A

No

8a - 5p

Financial Aid Office

ENROLLMENT SERVICES

Academic Affairs - DIV

N/A

Up to $50,000 commensurate with experience

Annually

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

The Assistant Director Student Financial Aid, under the direction of an Associate Director or above, assists in the design, development and implementation of departmental processes and/or programs. Recommends policies and procedures to ensure effective coordination of departmental programs. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid and is responsible for auditing, evaluating, and monitoring students’ Financial Aid records to determine eligibility for awarding Financial Aid programs and assist in retention.

Provides support to the Director of Student Financial Aid in managing Financial Aid process workflow and student eligibility, including Satisfactory Academic Progress and determination of degree applicable coursework. Determining and processing Professional Judgments.

30

Performs federal/state mandated audit of parent/student personal financial data.
Evaluates students’ Financial Aid files against supporting documents, i.e. parents and students’ taxable income from federal tax forms, untaxable income, family household size, number in college, and assets of the family.
Processes in-house corrections for the Federal Student Aid Report (includes monitoring problems with the correction process and communicating them to the supervisor).

30

Determines eligibility for awarding Financial Aid programs (Federal, State, and Institutional) and resolves over-awards.
Assists with refunds and repayment calculation and process for all Title IV programs.

20

Assists the Director in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of verification staff, provides oversight for and enhances office workflow processes and ensures accuracy of the data input into the system and disseminated to other constituent groups. Directly responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the office’s 5 Financial Aid Specialists. Assists in training coworkers in various Financial Aid processes. Assists with public information and public relations events pertaining to Financial Aid. Prepares reports and responds to surveys.

15

During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

5

N/A

This position requires either (a) Master’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; (b) Bachelor’s degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 8 years of direct experience.

NA

Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; must be well organized; must have strong computer skills; must have strong interpersonal skills.

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA’s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

None

Computer

03/04/2024

01/17/2024

01/26/2024

Yes

Calvin Pyko, 620-1014

Marla Lewis, 620-1285

N/A

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Please include three references with your application. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Calvin Pyko at (904) 620-1014, or c.pyko@unf.edu.

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26598