Impactful Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Saint Vincent College; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Vincent College is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to analyze student aid data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The role involves counseling families, awarding aid, and administering the FA Department with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The individual will manage programs, train staff, and collaborate with Admissions and other campus offices to support student access and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Financial Aid Office experience is required.
• Ability to counsel students and families within federal, state and institutional guidelines.
• Confidentiality and cross‑functional collaboration with campus offices.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students and families on financial aid options.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal/state regulations and institutional policies.
• Develop and implement FA policies and procedures; train staff as needed.
• Award financial aid, verify data, and generate required reports.
• Represent the FA Office at admissions events and collaborate with other offices.

Skills

Counseling & advising

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Saint Vincent College is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to analyze student aid data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. The role involves counseling families, awarding aid, and administering the FA Department with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The individual will manage programs, train staff, and collaborate with Admissions and other campus offices to support student access and success.