Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Posting Number: SP005296P

Division/College: Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: Student Financial Aid

Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview:

This position supports the Senior Associate Director in managing federal aid programs and is responsible for daily operations to ensure program integrity. This role supervises financial aid counselors, leading by example to ensure they follow policies and procedures while maintaining high service standards. The Assistant Director coordinates the awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional aid, providing timely and accurate processing of student aid records.

In addition to advising students and families on financial aid eligibility, loan requirements, and special circumstances, this role applies policies and procedures to efficiently process student financial aid applications. The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain policies and procedures, ensures compliance with regulations, and presents financial aid information. Collaborating with leadership, this role plays a key part in planning and evaluating office activities.

Required

Experience

• Two years experience professional work experience

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
• Experience Working in higher education
• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with management information systems and software programs
• Comfortability with technology and working with IT partners to develop, test and launch technical financial aid processes or systems
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Ability to act independently, take initiative, build consensus and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to communicate articulately, work cooperatively and harmoniously with staff and students
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) credentials or Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) Certification

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Classified

Pay Range

$27.00 per hour or higher depending upon education and experience

Type of Appointment

Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy

No

Posting Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Position will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. Applicants

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application and respond to all supplemental questions.

1. Detailed Resume

Summarizing your education and related work experience

2. Professional References

Names and contact information for 3 professional references

3. Supplemental Questions

Responses to supplemental questions will be used to assess applicant qualifications for this position.

If you would like to view a full copy of the job description, please reach out to the search coordinator at kingham

Applicant Resources

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Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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