Assistant Director, Student Financial Aid & Compliance

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a student-centered and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on review of FAFSA and CSS Profile applications, ensuring accurate and compliant delivery of financial aid funds to our diverse student body.

You will also oversee daily processes and prepare routine status reports to management, collaborating with campus partners to resolve complex cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired.
• Experience in a higher education setting preferred; financial aid office experience a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with PowerFAIDS and comfort navigating federal databases (COD, NSLDS, CPS/SAIG) is essential.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end processing and evaluation of federal and institutional financial aid applications.
• Conduct federal verification reviews in accordance with Department of Education regulations and university policies.
• Evaluate complex special circumstances appeals using professional judgment and equity-driven frameworks.
• Analyze data and collaborate to improve processing efficiency and remove administrative obstacles for students.
• Keep up with Title IV regulations to ensure compliance and accuracy in aid processing.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide a seamless student experience and develop innovative solutions for complex cases.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in higher education administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Outils

PowerFAIDS

Federal databases (COD, NSLDS, CPS/SAIG)

Description du poste

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a student-centered and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Financial Aid to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on review of FAFSA and CSS Profile applications, ensuring accurate and compliant delivery of financial aid funds to our diverse student body.

You will also oversee daily processes and prepare routine status reports to management, collaborating with campus partners to resolve complex cases.