Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions

COMPENSATION RANGE: 62,150.00 - 64,500.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs Office

TARGET HIRE DATE: 4/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 1/19/2026.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Financial Aid and Admissions supports the mission of the University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine by serving as a critical team member in both financial aid and admissions functions. This role is split equally between providing financial aid support, including financial literacy education and advising, and supporting admissions functions such as recruitment and applicant screening. The Associate Director works closely with medical students, applicants, and the broader enrollment team to ensure a seamless experience from recruitment through matriculation. This position involves travel and requires flexible scheduling, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

Job Duties

Financial Aid and Financial Literacy (45%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for medical students and applicants regarding financial aid and scholarship inquiries and support.
• Conduct annual financial aid counseling sessions with medical students to support understanding of aid options, debt management, and budget planning.
• Assist with financial aid packaging and document verification in collaboration with the UNC Office of Financial Aid.
• Plan and coordinate financial literacy sessions for current medical students covering topics such as loan repayment, budgeting, and financial planning for residency.
• Track, document, and report financial aid, scholarship, and advising activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison with the UNC Office of Financial Aid and other university departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services related to financial aid and scholarships.

Admissions and Recruitment (45%)

• Participate in the planning and execution of recruitment activities, including recruitment fairs, open houses, campus preview days, and second-look events.
• Assist with applicant screening processes and file preparation.
• Track and respond to prospective student inquiries, maintaining updated records in the CRM. Provide event planning and logistical support for admissions and recruitment programming.
• Coordinate scheduling for applicants, committee members, and events.
• Maintain detailed records and assist with reporting and analysis related to admissions and recruitment.
• Represent UNC COM professionally at internal and external events.
• Support the creation of program materials, schedules, and forms for events and student engagement.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Provide support as needed for key college events and programming across Admissions, Student Affairs, and Curriculum, including but not limited to the White Coat Ceremony, Bridging Ceremony, Commencement, Match Day, wellness initiatives, interprofessional activities, and board preparation events.
• Assist with developing content and consulting on social media and marketing strategies
• Provide general administrative support to Admissions and Enrollment Services and Scholarship Committee as directed.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs.

May supervise work study or student staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience in higher education, with a minimum of 1 year in financial aid
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and social media platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with private loan counseling and processing.
• At least 4 years of experience in higher education, with at least 2 year in a medical school setting, specifically supporting financial aid.
• Experience in financial aid packaging and financial counseling.
• Familiarity with admissions and enrollment management systems (e.g., AMP, Slate, Ellucian).
• Demonstrated ability to use social media platforms for recruitment and engagement.
• Experience facilitating or supporting financial literacy programs or advising sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial aid processes, including private loans, packaging, counseling, and student loan repayment options.
• Understanding of medical school admissions, recruitment, and applicant engagement strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills to support prospective and current students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and social media platforms for administrative and outreach tasks.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events such as recruitment fairs, financial literacy sessions, and student programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain records, and ensure confidentiality.

Benefits

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

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ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [email protected].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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