Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Outreach

Ajcunet; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to manage counseling, packaging, and awarding of financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students. The role includes serving as Outreach Coordinator and liaising with campus departments to optimize aid programs.

The position reports to the Associate Director, requires cross-training for technical upgrades, and supports enrollment management data and reporting objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent education and experience.
• One to three years of experience.
• Ability to interpret complex institutional, state, and federal regulations; exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and communicate with students, parents, campus departments, and other pertinent constituencies about financial aid eligibility, requirements, availability, and individual circumstances.
• Award Financial Aid to various groups and construct financial aid packages according to requirements.
• Lead the Financial Aid Outreach program and coordinate activities with SCU departments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, university rules, regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Effective time management

Interpersonal and teamwork

Communication and listening

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience

One to three years of experience

Job description

Santa Clara University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to manage counseling, packaging, and awarding of financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students. The role includes serving as Outreach Coordinator and liaising with campus departments to optimize aid programs.

The position reports to the Associate Director, requires cross-training for technical upgrades, and supports enrollment management data and reporting objectives.