Assistant Director of Financial Aid

• 20-Jul-2023 to 31-Aug-2023
• - Admission and Financial Aid
• St. Petersburg, FL, USA
• Full Time

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our enrollment management team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. The assistant director is primarily responsible for evaluating and awarding student financial aid according to federal, state, and institutional policy and procedure as well as advising and assisting students and families with the financial aid process.

The incumbent will possess a strong ability to communicate complex financial aid programs and processes to a diverse community with professional courtesy. The assistant director will be knowledgeable of Federal and State financial aid regulations and proactive in staying up-to-date on changes in regulations. Intermediate knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and Student Information Systems (i.e., Banner) is needed in addition to the ability to accurately enter and validate data with attention to detail. The ability to manage confidential personal and financial information is necessary for success in this position.

Benefits Overview
Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network

• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.

• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.

• Generous employer contribution to employee's retirement plan upon eligibility.

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave as well as 16+ paid holidays annually. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong knowledge and understanding and advise students and families on all aspects of the Federal, State and institutional financial aid application processes; satisfactory academic progress necessary to maintain eligibility to receive financial aid, and financial considerations of enrollment and retention.

• Provide financial aid advising and counseling to students and parents through appointments, walk-ins, phone, and email.

• Monitor, approve, and revise all financial aid packaging for all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, institutional, and other regulations, policies and procedures.

• Coordinate Federal Return of Title IV funds process.

• Coordinate Pell Grant processing.

• Complete verification on selected applications.

• Support admissions activities as they relate to student aid, including, but not limited to meeting with students and families at Admission events on campus and making presentations at high school nights, open houses, admissions programs, orientation, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related work experience, preferably in a Financial Aid office. The equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of forms with a diverse audience.

• Ability to perform work outside normal business hours during peak times.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.hirecentric.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application which includes creating an applicant profile, uploading a resume and cover letter, completing an application, and identifying references.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.