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Job TitleDirector Student Financial Aid ProcessingPosition Number316410Requisition NumberB07030Position TypeAdministrativeClass Code9428Time-limited throughType of AppointmentFull-TimeFaculty Position Sub-TypeLength of AppointmentInternal Recruitment?NoWorking Hours8a - 5pDepartmentFinancial Aid OfficeOrganizationENROLLMENT SERVICESDivisionAcademic Affairs - DIVCollegeApproved Hiring Salary Range$65,000 - NegotiablePay BasisAnnuallyEOD

In 2018, 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 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 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 complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

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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.

Faculty Initiatives

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.

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Director Student Financial Aid, typically under the direction of the Senior Director or above, designs, develops, implements and interprets departmental processes and programs. The Director may provide leadership and guidance for a university department. Functions as the Director in his/her absence.

Essential Duties

Job Function

The Director will report to the Senior Director of Student Financial Aid, and will be responsible for assisting the Senior Director of Student Financial Aid with the daily management of all Financial Aid functions within the Financial Aid Processing Office, including training and supervising support staff, managing and coordinating work flows (paper and electronic). Assists the Senior Director in the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of 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.

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Job Function

Serves as the liaison between One-Stop and Financial Aid Processing for dealing with specific student financial aid issues that One-Stop has been unable to resolve for a student, and will supervise both the Professional Judgement and Dependency Override functions within the Financial Aid Processing Office.

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Job Function

Assists with planning, directing, and reporting program activity, as well as development and implementation of procedures to produce effective and efficient management of the financial aid program. Oversees quality control procedures for processing aid.

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Job Function

Directly responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the office staff.

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Job Function

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance. 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.

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Marginal Functions

N/A

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and six years of experience directly related to the job functions; or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and eight years of experience directly related to the job functions.

Faculty Position Required QualificationsDepartmental Requirements

This position requires substantial knowledge of the federal financial aid delivery system, as well as a strong background in the everyday use of computers and software applications. The position also requires a person who demonstrates exceptional management and leadership skills while at the same time possessing superior supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills. They must be willing to assimilate into an office of leaders focused on providing student-centered service and a teamwork mentality as they work to better the services that they provide to students and the UNF community on a daily basis.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition

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.

Required Licensure or CertificationMachines/Equipment used regularlyAnticipated Start Date12/02/2019Job Posting Date10/01/2019Application Review Date10/11/2019Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationMeghan Hull, 620-5828Hiring OfficialAnissa Agne, 620-2881Location if not JacksonvilleSpecial Instructions

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 Meghan Hull at m.hull@unf.edu. Initial review of applications will begin on October 11, 2019.

Quicklinkhttp://www.unfjobs.org/postings/12135Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents