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Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Employer
Texas State University
Location
San Marcos
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Institutional & Business Affairs, Financial Aid
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

2025157

Posting/Functional Title:

Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships

University Pay Plan Title:

Asst Dir, Financial Aid & Scholarships

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$5,942.33 - $6,512.56

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Excellent Writing Skills
  • Progressively Responsible Work Experience in Financial Aid (Preferably >5 Years)
  • Supervisory Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree
  • Leadership Skills
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Knowledge of Financial Aid Rules
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Highly Motivated
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Assurance Experience
  • Training Experience

Job Description:

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Texas State University seeks an experienced manager and financial aid professional to provide effective leadership in managing the office’s federal, state and NCAA compliance operations, including training initiative coordination, as well as oversight of the NCAA Compliance Administrator.

Job Duties:

The Assistant Director ensures effective team operations and overall office compliance by providing day-to-day oversight of the NCAA Compliance Administrator, conducting regulatory assessments, performing quality assurance reviews, liaising with auditors and related entities, training and assessing staff’s compliance knowledge, researching issues, and developing and collaboratively implementing corrective action plans to facilitate effective and compliant business operations. This individual is to effectively provide innovative approaches to the challenges faced by Financial Aid and Scholarships, execute proactive planning, manage the team, ensure efficient and compliant operations, and conduct job-related research.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Flexible schedules available, including part-time remote and four-day work weeks. Occasional overnight travel and work beyond normal 8-5 business hours may be required during peak business periods.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Assistant Director is responsible for supervising the NCAA Compliance Administrator, serving as a back-up for the day-to-day operations for the NCAA Compliance Administrator as well as managing the office-wide training program. This position serves as the compliance lead for the office, which involves robust quality assurance reviews as well as extensive research of rules and regulations. This work ensures office and institutional compliance with applicable federal, state and NCAA financial aid rules and regulations. The role is critical to the efficient and effective management of the high-risk audit area of federal aid program administration and NCAA awarding. This individual is an essential member of the office’s management team and will help direct and contribute to the future success of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Job Open Date:

11/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, recommendation letter(s), and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50538

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building.  As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.  A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. 

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Company info
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Telephone
512-245-2111
Location
601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
US

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