Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Overview

Location: Elon University Campus

Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Financial Aid

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid is responsible for all interaction between the university and students of our special populations; this can include GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Scholarship benefits, Elon Academy, Alamance Scholars, Freedom Scholars, Center for Access and Success, Health

EU, Emerging Journalists Program, International students, our Tuition Exchange Program, and various other programs. The other primary duties include monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and verification of ISIRs selected by the federal processor. Duties include performing evaluation of financial need and evaluating undergraduate need-based financial aid and counseling students and parents about financial aid options. The position will serve as a point of contact for all on and off-campus presentations to parents and prospective students regarding financial aid opportunities.

Excellent communication skills are necessary to represent Elon University.

As an Elon University employee, you ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one s identity.

At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Bachelor s degree in any relevant field of study with minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. Ideal candidates will have experience working in a college or university financial aid office.

Graduate degree preferred; collegiate financial aid experience with knowledge of VA and G.I. Bill processes. Exemplary public presentation skills and ability to coordinate with multiple programs across campus in support of diversity and access. Satisfactory Academic Progress experience and knowledge of ISIR verification rules; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Process financial aid for all special populations. Specific programs can include GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Scholarship benefits, Elon Academy, Alamance Scholars, Freedom Scholars, Center for Access and Success, Health
  
  EU, Emerging Journalists Program, International students, Tuition Exchange and various other programs. VA Certifying Official for all VA student benefits.
• The position will serve as a point of contact for all on and off-campus presentations to parents and prospective students regarding financial aid opportunities.
• Perform verification, evaluating financial aid, administering the SAP process, and various other federal, state, and institutional processes as needed.
• Inclusive Community Building:
  Engage in Elon s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community; support diversity, equity and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring ticipate in campus activities and professional development as appropriate.

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EEO statement:
Elon University is an equal opportunity employer. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. Our principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one s identity. At Elon, employees are expected to contribute to an inclusive environment with integrity and service.