Financial Aid & Scholarships Program Lead

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships to supervise staff and provide operational leadership for financial aid and scholarship processes. The role handles scholarship administration, aid adjustments, federal aid functions, and student service workflows to ensure compliant, timely delivery of aid.

The position requires interpreting complex donor guidelines and regulations, supporting audit readiness, and coordinating with campus partners for consistent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (no specific discipline).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in financial aid and/or scholarship administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned staff and provide day-to-day functional guidance and coaching.
• Lead financial aid and scholarship operations, including scholarship administration and aid adjustments.
• Oversee federal aid processes, verification, and work with student service workflows.
• Interpret federal/state/institutional/donor requirements to resolve complex eligibility and compliance matters.
• Serve as expert resource on financial aid processes for staff and campus partners.

Skills

Staff supervision

Financial aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree - any discipline

Job description

Auburn University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships to supervise staff and provide operational leadership for financial aid and scholarship processes. The role handles scholarship administration, aid adjustments, federal aid functions, and student service workflows to ensure compliant, timely delivery of aid.

The position requires interpreting complex donor guidelines and regulations, supporting audit readiness, and coordinating with campus partners for consistent