Company: VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Region: Villanova , Lombardy
Assistant Director Financial AssistanceTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on the View Details link below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ''s.Posting DetailsPosting Number: 20254297SPosition Title: Assistant Director Financial AssistancePosition Type: StaffLocation: Villanova, PARecruitment Type: Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule: full-time/12-monthsAvg Hours WeekDepartment: 295-Office of Financial AssistancePosition SummaryThe Assistant Director of Financial Assistance (AD) is primarily responsible for providing counseling services to a portion (approximately 20%) of current and prospective students and their parents, and will participate in the process of file review, verification, and awarding financial assistance to undergraduate students, and graduate students as necessary (excluding law and prospective transfer students). The AD coordinates the renewal of all university-sponsored academic scholarships including the warning/revocation letter process and crediting of funds. This position serves as the campus liaison for external applicants (i.e., students seeking to enroll at Villanova) through the Tuition Exchange Program. This position will serve as the back up in the R2T4 process.Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the process of file review, verification, and awarding of financial assistance to undergraduate students, and graduate students if necessary (excluding law and prospective transfer students). Provide counseling services to prospective and current students and parents through scheduled as well as walk-in appointments.Assist in the Return of Title IV calculations required for all on-campus and online students keeping within all regulatory requirements. This includes tracking withdrawals, and confirming calculations made by the Associate Directors.Coordinate the review and renewal of all Villanova-sponsored Academic Scholarships. Communicate with Deans, faculty, and Senior Leaders regarding students compliance with scholarship criteria. Coordinate communications with students regarding continuance or revocation of scholarship awards. Post all renewal scholarships on Banner.Serve as back up for the Federal Pell program. Run monthly reconciliation, send and receive files to COD, and manage weekly reports.Serve as the Import Liaison for the Tuition Exchange Scholarship program, including compiling all information for each application, working closely with Admissions staff on the ranking process, and completing the Annual report for Tuition Exchange and awarding each applicant.Serve on the offices Communication Team to schedule timing of mailings, and customer service needs.Work with team for the organization of the offices Reviewing and Verification Guide.Provide financial aid presentations to prospective and current students on- and off-campus.Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director and Director.Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree required; Associates degree with relevant experience may be considered.Two years of experience in a financial aid office, working directly with students and parents. Experience in counseling, review, and verification required. Combination of experience in student financial services, financial counseling/advising, and financial literacy may also be considered.Federal Title IV aid administration and regulations Office of Financial Assistance Policies and Procedures. Federal Student Aid Systems: NSLDS, COD, FPS Microsoft Office Suite, College Board IDOC and Profile.Preferred QualificationsMasters degree preferred.Banner/Ellucian experience.Experience with the College Boards CSS Profile and institutional methodology.Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work HoursSpecial Message to ApplicantsPosting Date: 02/25/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting InformationCommensurate with experienceSalary Band: 13Job Classification: exemptReferences NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3Maximum Number of References Needed: 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?Higheredjobs.comLinkedInGlassdoorChronicle VitaeAcademic KeysPA CareerLink/JobGatewayProfessional Affiliation/Trade WebsiteDiversity Association/Publication WebsiteAdvertisement in Academic or Professional PublicationReferred by a current employeeReferred by a friend, family member, or former employeeHeard about it at a conference or career fairBrowsing the Villanova websiteCabrini University employeeOther* If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.(Open Ended Question)Documents needed to complete your application:Required DocumentsCover Letter / Letter of InterestResume / Curriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsLetters of Reference (uploaded by applicant) #J-18808-Ljbffr