Assistant Director of Financial Aid - Student Support

Howard University; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Financial Aid professional to develop aid packages for prospective and current students, exercising discretion in reviewing confidential information. Train new counselors on packaging procedures and assist with SAP Appeals.

You will manage the financial aid process for online programs, provide reporting and guidance to the Financial Aid Management Team, and support debt-management initiatives for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in accounting and financial aid or equivalent.
• Knowledge of financial aid legislation and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication, organization and confidentiality skills.
• Experience with ERP and federal student aid systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial aid packages for prospective and current students.
• Exercise discretion in reviewing confidential information.
• Train new counselors on packaging procedures.
• Assist with SAP Appeals and related reporting.
• Manage financial aid for online programs and coordinate with leadership.

Skills

Financial aid legislation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

NSLDS

ELM

COD

FSA portal

NASFAA

Job description

Howard University seeks a Financial Aid professional to develop aid packages for prospective and current students, exercising discretion in reviewing confidential information. Train new counselors on packaging procedures and assist with SAP Appeals.

You will manage the financial aid process for online programs, provide reporting and guidance to the Financial Aid Management Team, and support debt-management initiatives for students.