Senior Financial Aid Manager — Higher Ed Tuition Benefit

Academy of Art University; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k options

Paid vacation

Commuter benefit program

Tuition waiver for undergraduate خلال

Job summary

Academy of Art University in San Francisco seeks an experienced Financial Aid Manager to oversee the financial aid process for domestic students, ensuring FAFSA completion, gap funding, and file completion. The role includes supervising staff, counseling students on loan limits, and coordinating with Admissions and Finance.

The position offers full-time employment with benefits, opportunities for training, and potential remote work within the contiguous United States.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of federal, state and financial aid programs is required.
• Proven experience communicating complex financial aid information to students and families.
• Six years Financial Aid experience required, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, communicate clearly, and use independent and appropriate judgement with a diverse client population.
• Proven experience in leading diverse teams, as well as training, coaching, mentoring to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Effective problem solver and troubleshooter.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track the financial status of all new domestic students and applicants.
• Supervise Financial Aid Representatives for domestic students.
• Counsel students on financial plans and loan limits.
• Manage the financial aid inbox and hotline.
• Assist with special events and orientation programs.
• Lead entrance loan counseling at financial aid orientation.
• Support operations of the financial aid office.

Skills

Financial aid knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Team supervision

Time management

Tools

Financial aid software

Job description

Academy of Art University in San Francisco seeks an experienced Financial Aid Manager to oversee the financial aid process for domestic students, ensuring FAFSA completion, gap funding, and file completion. The role includes supervising staff, counseling students on loan limits, and coordinating with Admissions and Finance.

The position offers full-time employment with benefits, opportunities for training, and potential remote work within the contiguous United States.