Financial Aid Leader: Assistant Director (Ops & Compliance)

Linfield University; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Linfield University seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to lead day-to-day office operations, assure compliance, and optimize use of technology and communications for students across programs.

The role includes supervising counselors, handling Professional Judgment, and coordinating awards for online, Portland Nursing, McMinnville, and graduate students, while supporting annual audits and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two years of financial aid experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with financial aid systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Financial Aid Office when the Director is unavailable.
• Supervise Financial Aid Counselors and coordinate staff training.
• Process Professional Judgment requests and aid students with documentation.
• Award aid for online, Portland Nursing, McMinnville, and graduate programs.
• Support audits, FISAP, and reconciliation of aid programs.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Technology proficiency

Team supervision

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Colleague

NSLDS

COD

CPS

ELM

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Linfield University seeks an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to lead day-to-day office operations, assure compliance, and optimize use of technology and communications for students across programs.

The role includes supervising counselors, handling Professional Judgment, and coordinating awards for online, Portland Nursing, McMinnville, and graduate students, while supporting annual audits and policy development.