Assistant Director, Funded Scholarships & Financial Aid

Stetson University; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stetson University seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Funded Scholarships to administer endowed and annual scholarship funds and ensure compliance with donor intent and regulations. You will work across Enrollment Management, Advancement, and academic departments to optimize award strategies and reporting.

The role emphasizes reconciliation, program support, and financial literacy outreach, contributing to the University’s mission of expanding access and reducing financial barriers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; three years of student financial aid experience recommended.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal/state financial aid regulations.
• Experience with student information systems and financial aid management systems.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and collaborative service.

Responsibilities

• Administer endowed and annual scholarship funds in line with donor intent and regulations.
• Reconcile scholarship awards and monitor fund utilization and balances.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Advancement, and academic units on awards.
• Support notification, awarding, and administration of scholarship recipients.
• Conduct outreach and financial literacy initiatives for students.

Skills

Financial aid administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Slate

Scholarship Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stetson University seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid – Funded Scholarships to administer endowed and annual scholarship funds and ensure compliance with donor intent and regulations. You will work across Enrollment Management, Advancement, and academic departments to optimize award strategies and reporting.

The role emphasizes reconciliation, program support, and financial literacy outreach, contributing to the University’s mission of expanding access and reducing financial barriers