Assistant Director/Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships

Anderson University; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University in Anderson, SC, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Assistant Director/Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role supports the daily operations of the financial aid office and delivers excellent customer service to students and families.

The successful candidate will oversee federal, state, institutional, and private aid funds, assist with the office budget, provide analyses and reporting, and help drive net tuition revenue and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with three years of experience in financial aid, student services, or related field.
• Must understand federal aid processes and regulations; strong math and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the financial aid office and ensure accurate aid administration.
• Monitor federal, state, institutional, and private aid funds for compliance and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, reporting, and analytics to maximize net tuition revenue and benchmarking.
• Manage Workday processes and coordinate exit loan counseling and special projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Anderson University’s Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships invites applications for a full-time, 12 month position as Assistant Director/Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Anderson University is an innovative and entrepreneurial comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning are encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Director/Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships supports/overs the daily operations of the financial aid office while delivering excellent customer service to students and families. This role oversees the administration and monitoring of federal, state, institutional, and private aid funds to ensure fiscally responsible stewardship and full utilization of resources. The Assistant Director/Director assists with or oversees the office budget, provides financial aid analysis and reporting to support strategic enrollment initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts related to net tuition revenue, discount rate analysis, and operational benchmarking Additionally, this position will assist in reviewing GPA and credit hour requirements, develop proactive outreach strategies to support federal loan status, manage award adjustments for course load changes and military benefits, maintain processes in Workday, use reporting tools to optimize aid distribution, and provide exit loan counseling. The Assistant Director/Director will oversee the Federal Work-Study Program, serving as a liaison for employee tuition benefits and other campus committees, participate in development opportunities and complete special projects as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Enrollment Services.

Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelor’s degree and three years of previous experience in financial aid, student services, or related field is required. Proven knowledge of federal aid process and regulations, including the ability to perform basic mathematical skills and operations using American currency, and the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or group settings is required. Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and familiarity Workday, Department of Education or similar systems is desired. Strong oral and written communication skills, exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail combined with strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to analyze and solve problems related to financial aid is required. A commitment to supporting the academic excellence and Christ-centered mission of Anderson University is essential.

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Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].