What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director- Student Financial Aid- Graduate School position at University of Houston?
Description:
Administers one or more functions in the Department of Scholarships and Financial Aid, which includes financial aid advising, federal processing, scholarships, self-help programs and compliance.
1. Oversees and coordinates departmental services and procedures related to the processing of student scholarships and financial aid, ensuring compliance with appropriate laws, rules and regulations.
2. Directs activities and supervises professional and support staff, sets priorities and reassigns duties for special projects.
3. Ensures timely and efficient delivery of services; oversees quality control, compliance and system integrity for the unit.
4. Trains staff on guidelines, policies, procedures and general departmental functions.
5. Participates on the Scholarships and Financial Aid Management Team; assists in the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of departmental processes, activities and other functions. 6. Prepares the schedule of activities and maintains an operations calendar for the unit.
7. Acts as the liaison between Scholarships and Financial Aid and related internal departments and external entities.
8. Counsels students, prospective students and their families regarding services provided.
9. Assists the department in filing all necessary reports.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
Add preferred:
- NASFAA Credentials
- NASFAA Certified Financial Aid Administrator
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following: [please read and edit as necessary]
- Higher Education experience.
- Ability to take initiative, problem solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to shifting priorities in diverse settings.
- Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
- Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
The following documents are required:
- Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
- Resume
- Salary History
- Transcript
- Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Salary : $56,800 - $64,600
