Asst. Director, Financial Assistance

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Federal financial aid regulations knowledge
Graduate program financial aid processing
Staff supervision and team leadership
The role serves as the primary contact for graduate programs while acting as a financial aid expert within the Canes Central One Stop Shop Office

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary contact for graduate programs while acting as a financial aid expert within the Canes Central One Stop Shop Office.
  • This position requires managing awarding compliance, processing federal grants and loans, and resolving discrepancies in student financial information.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills to guide teams through change while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and institutional policies.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the primary contact for graduate programs while acting as a financial aid expert within the Canes Central One Stop Shop Office.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal financial aid regulations knowledge
  • Graduate program financial aid processing
  • Staff supervision and team leadership
  • PowerFAIDs or Peoplesoft proficiency
  • Student eligibility verification expertise

Nice-to-have

  • NASFAA credentials certification
  • Experience with COD and NSLDS systems
  • Master's degree in related field
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 3 years financial aid administration experience
  • Experience supervising staff and leading teams
  • In-depth knowledge of federal financial aid regulations

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