Assistant Director, Financial Aid Ops & Systems

Rider-University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider University invites applications for an Assistant Director of Financial Aid Systems and Operations. This role reports to the Associate Director and oversees daily processing activities including packaging, verification, adjustments, professional judgments, loan processing, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and timely aid awards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and have familiarity with Banner, Slate, and EAB Navigate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of process modeling, workflow analysis, and emerging technologies in student services.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with Banner, Slate, EAB Navigate, or similar SIS/CRM platforms strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience in financial aid and/or student accounts receivable, or a closely related operational area

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily financial aid processing activities, ensuring accurate and timely packaging, verification, adjustments, professional judgments, loan processing, and reconciliation.
• Supports operational continuity and maintains efficient and compliant financial aid workflows.

Skills

Process modeling

Workflow analysis

Emerging technologies in student serv.

Background checks (DMV)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Slate

EAB Navigate

Job description

Rider University invites applications for an Assistant Director of Financial Aid Systems and Operations. This role reports to the Associate Director and oversees daily processing activities including packaging, verification, adjustments, professional judgments, loan processing, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and timely aid awards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and have familiarity with Banner, Slate, and EAB Navigate.