Associate Director of Financial Aid - Operations

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Position Title Associate Director of Financial Aid
- Operations

Division Business and Finance

Number of hours per week 37.5

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

Job Type Full-Time

Position Number 009710

Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis Monthly

Tennessee State University Office of Financial Aid invites applicants for the role of Associate Director of Financial Aid for Operations
. The Associate Director of Financial Aid for Operations provides leadership and oversight for financial aid processing operations and serves as the functional owner of the Banner Financial Aid system.
This position ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of federal, state, institutional, and private aid programs while leveraging Banner and related technologies to improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and student experience.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Aid Processing and Compliance:
Oversee all aspects of financial aid processing, including FAFSA / ISIR intake, verification, awarding, disbursement, reconciliation, and year-end closeout.
Ensure compliance with Title IV regulations and all applicable federal, state, and institutional policies.
Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate the implementation of required updates to Banner configurations, processing rules, and business procedures.
Develop, maintain, and enforce documented policies, procedures, and internal controls related to financial aid processing.
Assist Director with financial aid audits, program reviews, and data requests; ensure timely and accurate responses.
Banner Systems Leadership
Serve as the primary functional lead for Banner Financial Aid, including setup, configuration, rule tables, population selection, and job submission.
Lead annual rollover activities, new aid year setup, and ongoing Banner maintenance.
Partner with IT and functional offices to manage Banner upgrades, patches, testing, and implementations.
Troubleshoot Banner processing issues, analyze errors, and implement corrective solutions.
Ensure data integrity and alignment between Banner Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Admissions, and other integrated systems.
Develop and maintain Banner-based reports, queries, and extracts to support operational and compliance needs.
Process Improvement and Automation
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through Banner functionality, automation, and third-party integrations.
Lead testing and validation of new processes, regulatory updates, and system enhancements prior to production release.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.
Leadership and Supervision
Supervise and mentor operations staff;…