ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-FINANCIAL AID

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an Assistant Director for Financial Aid to oversee department programs and assist students with financial assistance. You will be responsible for coordinating applications, reviewing financial aid requests, and managing scholarship evaluations for incoming and current students.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and at least three years of relevant experience in financial aid services. The role is hybrid eligible and offers a supportive work environment focused on equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required with three years of related experience.
• Experience in financial aid administration and counseling is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for compiling and evaluating financial aid packages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates various department programs and workshops.
• Oversees routine administrative activities and maintains department records.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate personnel.

Skills

Financial aid administration

Counseling

Data analysis

Performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Assistant Director – Financial Aid (T236927)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Assistant Director Financial Aid that will work under general supervision, coordinates various department programs and workshops. Oversees routine administrative activities. Reviews and evaluates financial assistance applications. Provides counseling and assistance. Compiles financial aid packages. Maintains department records and databases. Collects data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports. Supervises, trains, evaluates performance, disciplines and makes/monitors work assignment of subordinate personnel. Evaluates and awards institutional merit‑based, need‑based and athletic scholarships for freshmen, transfer, and current UAB students. Manages all outside agency scholarship checks for UAB students. Adheres to all institution, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

• Primary Location: University
• Job Category: Professional & Managerial
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible