Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

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The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possibleviolation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance& Title IX
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic andJesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those whoshare in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identityand mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teachingphilosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

Department

Financial Aid

Job Purpose:

To support student retention andgraduation by providing proactive financial aid counseling and intervention strategies, with a focus on the Federal Student Loan, ParentLoan, Graduate Loan and Alternative Loan Programs.

Essential Duties:

• Works with others to process FederalStudent Loan, Parent Loan, Graduate Loan and Alternative Loans
• Primary contact for Alternative Loan Lenders
• Liaisonwith loan guarantors, loan servicers, Common Origination Disbursement (COD) and loan surveys
• Responsible for the import and export of Federal Loan and Alternative Loan files
• Reconcile monthly and close out yearly theDirect Loan Program in conjunction with Assistant Controller and reconciliation of Alternative Loan Program with Bursar
• Supervisea Financial Aid Counselor, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective assistance with loan processing
• Reviewand award financial aid packages in compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and guidelines
• Counselprospective, new, current students and parents in person and in group settings concerning application, eligibility status, and awarding offinancial aid and financing programs as well as general inquiries
• Verification and evaluation of student application data usingfederal tax information, asset review forms, household size/number in college form and other verification documents to determine eligibilityfor federal, state, and institutional need-based assistance

• Familiarity withFederal Loan processing; federal and alternative loans preferred
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency with technological skillsrequired for performance
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Familiarity with relational databasesand other recruitment systems - Banner preferred
• Must maintain highest levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each personsworth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy

• Must be able torespect, support and contribute to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum EducationRequirements:

• Bachelors Degree

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years of experience in Financial Aid, or equivalent experience in higher education or business

Preferred Qualifications:

Years of Experience: 3

University Classification:Professional

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Additional hours as required.

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Annual Schedule: 12

Special Instructionsto Applicants:

Posting Number: S1012P

Open Date: 04/21/2026

Close Date:05/12/2026

Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8705

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