Assistant Director, Financial Aid

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Job Description Summary

The Office of Student Financial Aid Assistant Director will have a number of primary responsibilities by providing counseling need analysis and packaging for a section of students based on alphabetical distribution. The assistant director advises students about the financial aid application process financial aid eligibility treatment of unusual and extenuating circumstances and financial aid programs. The Assistant Director will also oversee one or more aid programs as assigned by the Executive Director of Financial Aid with oversight over all aspects of the programs administration from student eligibility disbursement award adjustments monthly and final reconciliation budgeting and compliance for these areas and coordination with other aid programs in a student aid package. The Assistant Director also manages the receipt and reconciliation of external scholarships and state grants leads Return of Title IV (R2T4) withdrawal processing for undergraduate students and provides high-level counseling to students and families. The role partners across university departments to ensure effective stewardship of institutional and donor-funded resources and supports key compliance and audit functions for the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Selection preference will be given to candidates with the ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team in a professional manner; with the ability to plan and carry out the essential functions of the role; with a strong commitment to customer service; the flexibility to adapt and respond to the needs of a diverse constituency; and excellent communication skills.

The AD will perform most job duties in an office setting on the University campus in Winston-Salem North Carolina and by remote modes according to departmental and university needs.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant :

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Financial Services,Financial Models,Account Management,General Ledger Accounts,ERP,Payroll,External Auditors,Customer Relationships,Credit Card,Financial Statements,Business Units,Annual Budget,Income,New Clients,Financial Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1