Strategic Lead, Student Financial Services & Aid Operations

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement

Tuition Waivers & Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Assistant Director of Student Financial Services to oversee federal and institutional aid programs, SAP compliance, and scholarship administration. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Admissions and Accounts, and ensure timely aid processing and student communication.

Responsibilities include EDConnect/Banner integrations, loan origination, and professional judgment reviews, with a focus on accurate disbursements and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in higher education financial aid administration.
• Experience with SAP and Professional Judgment.
• Experience with Banner and federal student aid programs.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily EDConnect & Banner file exchanges.
• Manage origination, processing, and disbursement of Federal Direct Loans.
• Perform Return of Title IV Funds calculations and processing.
• Oversee institutional and donor-funded scholarship programs.

Skills

Financial aid administration

Staff supervision

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

5+ years higher education experience

Tools

Ellucian Banner

COD/NSLDS portals

AwardSpring

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks an Assistant Director of Student Financial Services to oversee federal and institutional aid programs, SAP compliance, and scholarship administration. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Admissions and Accounts, and ensure timely aid processing and student communication.

Responsibilities include EDConnect/Banner integrations, loan origination, and professional judgment reviews, with a focus on accurate disbursements and regulatory compliance.