Financial Aid Assistant Director - Enrollment & Retention | Financial Aid
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
Base: $68,000 - $74,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Three or more years financial aid experience
Extensive title iv regulations knowledge
Supervisory authority over 2.0 fte employees
The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid office while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Job Summary
The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid office while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
This role involves supervising staff, managing hiring and training processes, and serving as a senior administrator in the absence of the Director.
Candidates will help develop programs to support university recruitment, retention, and graduation goals while acting as a liaison to external agencies.
Matching Summary
The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid office while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Salary
Base: $68,000 - $74,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent UW System benefit package included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Three or more years financial aid experience
Extensive Title IV regulations knowledge
Supervisory authority over 2.0 FTE employees
Experience with COD NSLDS FSA systems
Strong customer service communication skills
Nice-to-have
Master's degree in higher education
Leadership experience in student financial aid
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Oracle Campus Solutions
Experience supporting recruitment and retention goals
Familiarity with ImageNow document imaging
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years progressively responsible financial aid experience
Legal authorization to work in the United States
No H-1B visa sponsorship available
Work Rights
Must be legally authorized to work in the US at time of hire